Watches imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported watches worth $2.3 million (185 tonnes). Value rose 193% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $769K | 44 t |
| 2022 | $316K | 30 t |
| 2021 | $237K | 46 t |
| 2020 | $391K | 41 t |
| 2019 | $248K | 57 t |
| 2018 | $416K | 187 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2 t |
Where Cameroon imports watches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 70% |
| Switzerland | $399K | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $104K | 4.6% |
| Israel | $90K | 4% |
| Belgium | $27K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.9% |
| United States | $12K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
| France | $8K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 38% |
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 29% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 18% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 5.3% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 5.3% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 4.7% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.16 per kg, 96% below the world average of $321.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon watches imports (HS 9102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9102: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101.
Common questions
What is the value of watches imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported watches worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 185 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 193% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Switzerland (18%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of watches to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $813 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9102.12 (38% of the value) and 9102.11 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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