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Cameroon: Medical Instruments Market 2024

Medical Instruments Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian medical instruments market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -16.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Medical Instruments Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2018, medical instruments exports from Cameroon surged to X tons, jumping by 336% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3,928%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical instruments exports shrank markedly to $X in 2018. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,621%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for medical instruments exports from Cameroon, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, medical instruments exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gabon (X kg), fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gabon (-9.3% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for instruments used in medical sciences exports from Cameroon, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Gabon, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Cote d'Ivoire was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (0.0% per year) and Gabon (+9.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average medical instruments export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, falling by -85.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12,022% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gabon (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Medical Instruments Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of instruments used in medical sciences imported into Cameroon shrank significantly to X tons, reducing by -16.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 595%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical instruments imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 191%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of medical instruments to Cameroon, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +68.8%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of instruments used in medical sciences to Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +62.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average medical instruments import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 654% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +20.4% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the medical instruments market in Cameroon. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Prodcom 32501335 - Endoscopes for medical purposes
Prodcom 32501353 - Renal dialysis equipment
Prodcom 32501355 - Diathermic apparatus (including ultrasonic)
Prodcom 32501363 - Transfusion apparatus (excluding special blood storage glass bottles)
Prodcom 32501365 - Anaesthetic apparatus and instruments
Prodcom 32501370 - Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical or veterinary sciences, n.e.s.

Country coverage:

Cameroon

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023