喀麦隆进口：汽车、钢铁和农业投入品推动中国进口额增长25%，达到2268亿中非法郎

Core Insights - The value of goods imported from China to Cameroon increased by 25% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 226.8 billion CFA francs (approximately $3.9 million) [1] - The total import volume during the period was 492,013 tons, compared to 438,218 tons in the same period of 2024 [1] Group 1: Key Drivers of Import Growth - The primary driver of this growth was the import of automobiles and parts, which nearly doubled in value from 13.3 billion CFA francs in the second quarter of 2024 to 26.2 billion CFA francs in 2025 [2] - Steel product imports also accelerated significantly, with the value reaching 44.9 billion CFA francs in the second quarter of 2025, up from 11.1 billion CFA francs in the same period of 2024 [2] - Agricultural inputs, particularly pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides, saw a slight increase in import value, estimated at 17.01 billion CFA francs compared to 15.9 billion CFA francs a year earlier [2] Group 2: Import Source Structure - During the review period, 69% of the total value of goods unloaded at the ports of Douala and Kribi came from 11 countries, with China leading at 20% of total imports [3] - Following China, Togo accounted for 15%, while India, Belgium, and France each contributed 7% [3] - This source structure highlights the importance of Asian and regional trade partners in Cameroon’s supply chain, confirming China's dominant position in Cameroon’s foreign trade [3]