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Cameroon: Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, the Cameroonian non-alloy steel u-section market decreased by -7.5% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of u-sections of non-alloy steel, when their volume decreased by -17.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 492% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 334% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons) was the main destination for non-alloy steel u-section exports from Cameroon, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, non-alloy steel u-section exports to Central African Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Congo (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Central African Republic amounted to +36.4%.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for u-sections of non-alloy steel exports from Cameroon, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Congo ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Central African Republic totaled +30.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel u-section export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Central African Republic stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, non-alloy steel u-section imports into Cameroon expanded remarkably to X tons, increasing by 6.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-alloy steel u-section to Cameroon, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alloy steel u-section imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.5% per year) and India (+65.9% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of u-sections of non-alloy steel to Cameroon, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.7% per year) and Portugal (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel u-section import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -19.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the non-alloy steel u-section 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:

Prodcom 24107110 - U-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)

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
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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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024