Cameroon: Market for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 8.7%. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under X kVA in Cameroon

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 8.8%. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA, when their volume decreased by -40.8% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 7,381%. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,800%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units), Singapore (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main destinations of exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA from Cameroon, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +174.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA exports from Cameroon, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+141.7% per year) and Singapore (-35.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a sharp decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (-6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA

Imports into Cameroon

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA decreased by -38.3% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 329% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 96%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA supplier to Cameroon, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), sixfold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +37.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+41.1% per year) and the UK (+31.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA to Cameroon, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +41.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+27.3% per year) and the UK (+17.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform