Welding supplies imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $9.7 million of welding supplies in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $9.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
Where Cameroon imports welding supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 68% |
| France | $2.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $679K | 7% |
| Italy | $63K | 0.7% |
| India | $56K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $51K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $47K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $9K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 93% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 3.7% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 2.6% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.05, 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 welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported welding supplies worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by France (22%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (93% of the value) and 8311.20 (4%).
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