Updated 25 October 2026
Medical device distributors in Cameroon: 37 licensed importers and distributors
37 independent medical device distributors and importers are licensed in Cameroon, out of 58 registered medical device companies. This list covers medical equipment distributors, importers, suppliers and registration holders, from ARMP Cameroon tender awards, updated 25 October 2026. Every name is free to see, no sign-up.
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Top 20 medical device distributors in Cameroon
Independent distributors only, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 10 lines0 registrationsSize score 26 of 100
- 20 lines0 registrationsSize score 26 of 100
- 30 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
- 40 lines0 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 50 lines0 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 60 lines0 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 70 lines0 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 80 lines0 registrationsSize score 21 of 100
- 90 lines0 registrationsSize score 21 of 100
- 100 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 110 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 120 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 130 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 140 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 150 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 160 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 170 lines0 registrationsSize score 19 of 100
- 180 lines0 registrationsSize score 19 of 100
- 190 lines0 registrationsSize score 19 of 100
- 200 lines0 registrationsSize score 18 of 100
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (21)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 1Polypharma SARLDouala5 lines0 registrationsSize score 11 of 100
- 22 lines0 registrationsSize score 8 of 100
- 32 lines0 registrationsSize score 8 of 100
- 42 lines0 registrationsSize score 8 of 100
- 5ETIC Medical Ltd CoYaounde0 lines0 registrationsSize score 4 of 100
- 6Diagnostics Universal SARLYaounde0 lines0 registrationsSize score 4 of 100
- 70 lines0 registrationsSize score 23 of 100
- 80 lines0 registrationsSize score 23 of 100
- 90 lines0 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 100 lines0 registrationsSize score 21 of 100
- 110 lines0 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 120 lines0 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 130 lines0 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 140 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 150 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 160 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 170 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 180 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 190 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 200 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
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The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 58 medical device establishments registered with an address in Cameroon: 37 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 13 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 1 regulatory representative (authorised representatives or registration holders with no import or distribution role), and 1 manufacturer or exporter. The records come from ARMP Cameroon tender awards, last seen on 25 October 2026. 6 more independent distributors were found on their own websites; their licence is not verified in a public registry.
Entry decision: Cameroon
CE marked: build the case, rank 77 of 124. FDA cleared: build the case, rank 57 of 124. Show the full entry analysis
For a typical maker, from public data and the free Market Finder. Your own clearance, device class and current markets change the answer. The verdicts, best first: go now (route, channel and market size all work), go next (open, with one thing to solve first), build the case (two things to solve, or a full local registration in a large market), not now (blocked for this maker today).
CE marked, shipping from the EU
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 77 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: 37 independent distributors confirmed through other countries' registries; none of its own in the Index yet; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
FDA cleared, shipping from the US
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 57 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: 37 independent distributors confirmed through other countries' registries; none of its own in the Index yet; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
Registration route
With CE marking: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
With FDA clearance: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
Whether a local holder is needed is not verified yet. Who holds the registration
No public source confirms this route yet.
Timeline and fees are not shown: no official source we cite gives them for this market yet. Confirm with a regulatory specialist before you plan a launch date.
Sales channel
Not classified: Sales channel not classified.
Classed from general practice, not a citation. Low confidence.
Independent distributors in the Index: 37 in Cameroon.
No device registry from Cameroon is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 37 independent distributors found in other countries' registries. The real number is likely higher.
Makers registered here: 13 makers' own import or sales entities and 1 manufacturer.
Importing medical devices into Cameroon: duty and VAT
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Tariff basket: all medical device lines. Cash is collected at clearance. Real cost is what stays after a registered distributor recovers VAT and charges.
Pricing for a distributor here? Distributor margins and pricing, built from the end user back
Medical device market in Cameroon
No health spending figure for this market yet.
How we estimate. At manufacturer prices.
Next step
The finder ranks every market for your own device, clearance and current markets. The CSV lists 58 establishments, the 37 independent distributors first. Company records only.
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By segment
Segments come from the device listings linked to each establishment, so one company can appear in several rows. Imaging and radiology are shown because the registries contain them.
List of medical device companies in Cameroon
The Index lists 58 medical device companies registered in Cameroon, counted by role below. Download the full list as CSV.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 57 | 98% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor: ARMP Cameroon tender awards. |
| Manufacturer | 1 | 2% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market: ARMP Cameroon tender awards. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Cameroon
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
Who should hold the registration, and how a transfer works
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Next steps
Questions about medical device distributors in Cameroon
How many medical device distributors are there in Cameroon?
The Index counts 58 medical device establishments registered in Cameroon, of which 37 are independent distributors: importers, distributors, wholesalers or authorised representatives that do not manufacture themselves and are not a manufacturer's own sales company. Of the rest, 13 are manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 1 is a regulatory representative (an authorised representative or registration holder with no import or distribution role), 1 is a manufacturer or exporter and 6 are distributors found only on their own website. No device registry from Cameroon is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 37 independent distributors found in other countries' registries. The real number is likely higher. The number comes from ARMP Cameroon tender awards and was last refreshed on 25 October 2026.
Is there a list of medical device distributors in Cameroon?
Yes. This page lists the 37 independent medical device distributors and importers the Index holds in Cameroon, ranked, and the free CSV lists all 58 registered medical device companies there, independent distributors first. The records come from ARMP Cameroon tender awards; every name is free to see, no sign-up.
What are the largest medical device companies in Cameroon?
Ranked as on this page, the top independent distributors in Cameroon are NAROGE MEDICAL & SERVICES SARL, ETS SADICOM SARL and S.A.P.E.R SARL. By registry footprint (the size score: products listed, registrations held, principals represented, roles and registries), the largest registered medical device companies are ETS SADICOM SARL, NAROGE MEDICAL & SERVICES SARL and S.A.P.E.R SARL. Neither ranking measures sales: the registries publish no revenue.
Who can hold a medical device registration in Cameroon?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor. Read who should hold the registration and how a transfer works.
How do I find a medical device distributor in Cameroon?
Start with the segment table on this page, open the top establishments and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Cameroon to see the counts for your segment and the names, free, no sign-up. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a distributor in Cameroon?
An establishment is a company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Cameroon, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, sponsor, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once per country even if it holds several licences or appears in several registries. No contact people are collected.
Segment pages for Cameroon
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Sources
- Cameroon ARMP public contract award listings: 52 establishments, last seen 25 October 2026. Public procurement records. A procurement signal, not a licence register.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 7 establishments, last seen 25 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
Index build 25 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.