Cameroon: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian cauliflower and broccoli market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 82% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Cameroon

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in Cameroon was estimated at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Cameroon amounted to less than X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli exported from Cameroon fell rapidly to X tons, waning by -45.1% against 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 928%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 858%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Cameroon, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gabon (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +45.5%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Cameroon, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Gabon ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +36.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, imports of cauliflower and broccoli into Cameroon reduced rapidly to X kg, dropping by -26.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 901%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 816%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X kg), France (X kg) and Australia (X kg) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Cameroon, with a combined 93% share of total imports. Brazil and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Cameroon were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. Moldova and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +73.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+73.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform