Women's clothing imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported women's clothing worth $59.8 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 177% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $59.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $50.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 3.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports women's clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 31% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 28% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 8.9% |
| 6204.53 | Synthetic women's skirts | 7% |
| 6204.23 | Synthetic women's ensembles | 6.1% |
| 6204.22 | Cotton women's ensembles | 4.4% |
| 6204.32 | Cotton women's jackets | 3.9% |
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 80% below the world average of $29.26, 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.
Women's clothing exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $301 thousand of women's clothing in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (44%), Netherlands (18%), South Korea (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+507% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $132K | 44% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 18% |
| South Korea | $28K | 9.2% |
| Canada | $18K | 6.1% |
| France | $18K | 5.8% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 4.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $5K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon women's clothing imports (HS 6204): 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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported women's clothing worth $59.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 177% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($57.5 million), followed by India (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's clothing to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $59.8 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export women's clothing?
Yes. Cameroon exported $301 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and South Korea. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $59.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 6204.62 (31% of the value) and 6204.43 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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