Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon - 2022

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1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $0.1 per unit in 2022, picking up by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $0.2 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($0.1 per unit) and Thailand ($0.1 per unit), while the price for China ($0.1 per unit) and Spain ($0.1 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $0.7 per unit in 2022, surging by 44% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1.4 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sao Tome and Principe ($0.7 per unit), while the average price for exports to Congo amounted to $0.7 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (+2.5%).

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon

Imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables into Cameroon surged to 1.1M units in 2022, increasing by 38% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,366% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables skyrocketed to $96K in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 869%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $128K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Cameroon in 2022:

1. China (490.6K units)
2. France (339.3K units)
3. Taiwan (Chinese) (214.4K units)
4. Spain (33.3K units)
5. Thailand (19.1K units)
6. United Arab Emirates (16.4K units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Cameroon

In 2022, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables from Cameroon fell to 1K units, dropping by -13.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.3%. The exports peaked at 1.8K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables surged to $715 in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The exports peaked at $1.8K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Cameroon in 2022:

1. Congo (780.0 units)
2. Sao Tome and Principe (248.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform