Cameroon Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Cameroon's imports was $11.1B in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's imports stood at $11.1B in 2025, a rise of +$766.7M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $11.1B by 2025. Cameroon ranked 117th globally.
Cameroon's imports have experienced significant growth over the past 48 years, with the latest value reaching 11,060,293,330.43 in 2025. This represents a substantial increase from the all-time trough of 1,054,299,619.23 in 1977, a year that marked the beginning of Cameroon's economic liberalization efforts. The country's imports have continued to rise, with the 2025 value surpassing that of its peers, including the Kyrgyz Republic, which ranked 116 globally with imports of 11,356,114,929.30. The growth in imports is indicative of Cameroon's expanding economy, driven by its growing middle class and increasing demand for consumer goods. However, the country's trade dynamics may be impacted by global economic shifts and fluctuations in commodity prices, which could alter the trajectory of its imports. A decline in global commodity prices could potentially reduce Cameroon's imports, while a surge in global demand for its commodities could increase them, thereby influencing the country's trade balances.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $11.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $11.1B | - | - |
| 2025 | $11.1B | +$766.7M | #117 |
| 2023 | $10.3B | +$534.6M | #60 |
| 2022 | $9.8B | +$733.9M | #64 |
| 2021 | $9.0B | +$1.8B | #71 |
| 2020 | $7.2B | −$1.9B | #74 |
| 2019 | $9.1B | +$662.9M | #75 |
| 2018 | $8.4B | +$1.2B | #73 |
| 2017 | $7.3B | +$194.7M | #73 |
| 2016 | $7.1B | −$712.9M | #76 |
| 2015 | $7.8B | −$1.9B | #80 |
| 2014 | $9.7B | +$834.6M | #83 |
| 2013 | $8.8B | +$685.9M | #77 |
| 2012 | $8.2B | −$65.5M | #76 |
| 2011 | $8.2B | +$1.8B | #82 |
| 2010 | $6.4B | +$119.3M | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's imports was $11.1B in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's imports peaked at $11.1B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Cameroon was $1.1B in 1977.
Cameroon ranks 117th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's imports is projected to reach $11.1B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Cameroon's imports was approximately 11.06 billion ($11.1B) in 2025.
The imports of Cameroon in 2025 was $11.1B. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_imports,
title = {Cameroon Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}