China–Cameroon Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Cameroon trade reached $4.0B in January–September 2026, +16.5% year on year. China exported $3.6B and imported $428M.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Cameroon
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $456M | 12.7% | +14.8% | $583M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $455M | 12.6% | +45.3% | $464M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $367M | 10.2% | +34.7% | $378M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $222M | 6.2% | +0.8% | $282M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $188M | 5.2% | +11.8% | $241M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $168M | 4.7% | -3.0% | $233M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $155M | 4.3% | +26.2% | $171M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $147M | 4.1% | +38.1% | $147M |
| HS 64Footwear | $135M | 3.7% | -1.7% | $180M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $113M | 3.1% | +4.1% | $146M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8429Self-propelled bulldozers, excavators | $114M | 3.2% | +77.8% | $97.6M |
| HS 6402Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics | $111M | 3.1% | -4.6% | $154M |
| HS 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles | $104M | 2.9% | +57.2% | $98.6M |
| HS 3808Insecticides, herbicides and disinfectants | $90.9M | 2.5% | -6.9% | $139M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $72.8M | 2.0% | +21.2% | $121M |
| HS 7207Semi-finished iron and non-alloy steel | $72.7M | 2.0% | -11.9% | $100M |
| HS 8704Motor vehicles for transport of goods | $69.2M | 1.9% | +65.8% | $65.3M |
| HS 4011New pneumatic rubber tyres | $68.3M | 1.9% | +14.3% | $78.3M |
| HS 9403Furniture | $64.7M | 1.8% | +37.6% | $66.0M |
| HS 8711Motorcycles | $60.7M | 1.7% | -2.9% | $81.0M |
Top China Imports from Cameroon
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $301M | 70.2% | +49.3% | $201M |
| HS 44Wood and articles of wood | $90.8M | 21.2% | +2.4% | $114M |
| HS 74Copper | $16.9M | 3.9% | +14.3% | $21.3M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $5.2M | 1.2% | +31.0% | $6.7M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $5.2M | 1.2% | +120.9% | $3.0M |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $4.6M | 1.1% | +371216.1% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 52Cotton | $3.0M | 0.7% | +35.2% | $3.5M |
| HS 18Cocoa and chocolate | $1.8M | 0.4% | +53.4% | $1.4M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $111K | 0.0% | +4917.4% | $2.2K |
| HS 09Coffee, tea and spices | $90.4K | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $244M | 56.9% | +21.0% | $201M |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $56.9M | 13.3% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 4403Wood in the rough (logs) | $51.9M | 12.1% | +5.9% | $59.6M |
| HS 4407Sawn wood, thickness >6 mm | $28.4M | 6.6% | +4.0% | $36.6M |
| HS 4408Veneer sheets and sawn wood, <=6 mm | $10.2M | 2.4% | -15.9% | $17.1M |
| HS 7402Unrefined copper and copper anodes | $8.7M | 2.0% | -16.9% | $14.9M |
| HS 4001Natural rubber and similar natural gums | $5.2M | 1.2% | +31.0% | $6.7M |
| HS 7601Unwrought aluminium | $5.1M | 1.2% | +118.0% | $3.0M |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $5.0M | 1.2% | +48.9% | $5.3M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $3.1M | 0.7% | +250.7% | $1.1M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Cameroon
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
148 products qualify
- 1 Machinery with a 360° revolving superstructureHS 842952 Exports$84.2M Increase+$40.2M YoY+91%
- 2 Other petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations thereof, not elsewhere specified or includedHS 271019 Exports$42.3M Increase+$28.1M YoY+197%
- 3 With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121 Exports$57.5M Increase+$23.3M YoY+68%
- 4 Semimilled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazedHS 100630 Exports$41.5M Increase+$22.4M YoY+117%
- 5 Women's or girls' trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton (excluding knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear)HS 620462 Exports$40.4M Increase+$21.6M YoY+115%
- 6 Cement clinkersHS 252310 Exports$27.7M Increase+$21.4M YoY+340%
China–Cameroon Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $3.6B | $428M | $4.0B | +$3.2B | +16.5% | No. 94 |
| 2025 (full year) | $4.3B | $351M | $4.7B | +$4.0B | -0.3% | No. 98 |
| 2024 (full year) | $3.6B | $1.1B | $4.7B | +$2.6B | +11.4% | No. 95 |
| 2023 (full year) | $3.7B | $517M | $4.2B | +$3.2B | +13.5% | No. 93 |
| 2022 (full year) | $3.1B | $656M | $3.7B | +$2.4B | -10.7% | No. 97 |
| 2021 (full year) | $2.5B | $1.6B | $4.2B | +$899M | +49.9% | No. 87 |
| 2020 (full year) | $2.0B | $761M | $2.8B | +$1.3B | +3.9% | No. 94 |
| 2019 (full year) | $1.7B | $1.0B | $2.7B | +$660M | -3.9% | No. 95 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.7B | $1.1B | $2.8B | +$599M | — | No. 89 |
About China–Cameroon trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Cameroon in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Cameroon goods trade totaled $4.0B: China exported $3.6B and imported $428M, a China trade surplus of $3.2B (+16.5% vs the same months of 2025). Cameroon ranked No. 94 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Cameroon in 2025?
In 2025, China–Cameroon goods trade totaled $4.7B: China exported $4.3B and imported $351M, a China trade surplus of $4.0B (-0.3% vs 2024). Cameroon ranked No. 98 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Cameroon in 2024?
In 2024, China–Cameroon goods trade totaled $4.7B: China exported $3.6B and imported $1.1B, a China trade surplus of $2.6B (+11.4% vs 2023). Cameroon ranked No. 95 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Cameroon?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Cameroon by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $456M, 12.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $455M, 12.6% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $367M, 10.2% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Self-propelled bulldozers, excavators (HS 8429, $114M); Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $111M); Women's or girls' suits, ensembles (HS 6204, $104M).
What does China export to Cameroon in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Cameroon by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $583M, 13.4% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $464M, 10.7% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $378M, 8.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $154M); Insecticides, herbicides and disinfectants (HS 3808, $139M); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $121M).
What does China import from Cameroon?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Cameroon by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $301M, 70.2% of the total); Wood and articles of wood (HS 44, $90.8M, 21.2% of the total); Copper (HS 74, $16.9M, 3.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $244M); Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $56.9M); Wood in the rough (logs) (HS 4403, $51.9M).
What is China’s trade balance with Cameroon?
China's goods trade balance with Cameroon was +$3.2B in January–September 2026, compared with +$2.8B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$4.0B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Cameroon bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/cameroon/, accessed 2026-11-10.