Updated 25 October 2026
IVD distributors in Cameroon: 12 independent, 22 licensed firms
The rest are manufacturers, their own import or sales entities or regulatory representatives. Every name is free to see, no sign-up.
This page covers in vitro diagnostics, laboratory diagnostics and diagnostic reagent distributors in Cameroon: the Index groups analysers, reagents, rapid tests and laboratory consumables in one segment.
Listed
Independent distributors only. IVD specialists come first: the company name points to IVD, or its registry records cover at most two segments. Broad-line distributors follow. Within each group, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 1REMAGA ENTERPRISESpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 2MEDIBEST SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 3BIOLYS MEDICAL SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 4MEDIFF CAMEROUN SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 5SAT PHARMA SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 6ETS DIAGNOSTIC DE PIONTESpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 7MEDDIA SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 8MEDIPROD SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 9PHARMEZON SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 10REYMANS BIOPHARM SARLSpecialist in IVD0 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 11MEDICAL PLUS SARLBroad line, 4 segments0 lines0 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 120 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (10)
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.
- 12 lines0 registrationsSize score 8 of 100
- 2Diagnostics Universal SARLYaounde0 lines0 registrationsSize score 4 of 100
- 30 lines0 registrationsSize score 23 of 100
- 40 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 50 lines0 registrationsSize score 13 of 100
- 6Polypharma SARLDouala5 lines0 registrationsSize score 11 of 100
- 72 lines0 registrationsSize score 8 of 100
- 82 lines0 registrationsSize score 8 of 100
- 9ETIC Medical Ltd CoYaounde0 lines0 registrationsSize score 4 of 100
- 100 lines0 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
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In-vitro diagnostics covers analysers, reagents, rapid tests and laboratory consumables across chemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunology and genetics. IVD has its own regulation in most markets, and the EU regulates it under IVDR rather than MDR. Laboratory distributors usually differ from device distributors, even inside the same company.
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 22 establishments in Cameroon whose registry records include in-vitro diagnostics: 12 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 3 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 1 manufacturer or exporter, out of 58 medical device establishments in Cameroon overall. The records come from ARMP Cameroon tender awards, last seen on 25 October 2026.
Entry decision: in-vitro diagnostics in Cameroon
CE marked: build the case, rank 86 of 124. FDA cleared: build the case, rank 66 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 86 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: 12 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 66 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: 12 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: 12 for in-vitro diagnostics, 37 in Cameroon overall.
No device registry from Cameroon is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 12 independent distributors tagged in-vitro diagnostics found in other countries' registries. The real number is likely higher.
Makers registered here: 3 makers' own import or sales entities and 1 manufacturer.
Landed cost
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: in-vitro diagnostics. Cash is collected at clearance. Real cost is what stays after a registered distributor recovers VAT and charges.
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.
Laboratory diagnostics distributors in Cameroon
Laboratory distributors usually differ from device distributors, even inside the same company, so check the roles and principals on each profile. Search the Index for laboratory analysers in Cameroon.
Diagnostic reagent distributors in Cameroon
IVD has its own regulation in most markets, and in the EU reagents and analysers fall under IVDR rather than MDR. Search the Index for diagnostic reagents in Cameroon.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 21 | 95% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor: ARMP Cameroon tender awards. |
| Manufacturer | 1 | 5% | 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 IVD distributors in Cameroon
How many IVD distributors are licensed in Cameroon?
The Index counts 22 establishments in Cameroon with in-vitro diagnostics in their registry record, of which 12 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). No device registry from Cameroon is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 12 independent distributors tagged in-vitro diagnostics 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.
Who distributes laboratory reagents and analysers in Cameroon?
The Index counts laboratory reagents and analysers with the other in-vitro diagnostics, so it does not list them separately. The highest ranked independent IVD distributors in Cameroon on this page are REMAGA ENTERPRISE, MEDIBEST SARL and BIOLYS MEDICAL SARL. Open a profile to see the makers each one represents.
Who can hold an in-vitro diagnostics 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.
How do I find an IVD distributor in Cameroon?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Cameroon to see 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 an IVD distributor in Cameroon?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Cameroon and whose linked device listings fall in the in-vitro diagnostics segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Cameroon
In-vitro diagnostics in other Africa markets
Sources
- Cameroon ARMP public contract award listings: 16 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.