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Cameroon: Cheese And Curd Market 2024

Cheese And Curd Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian cheese and curd market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Cheese and curd consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cheese And Curd Production in Cameroon

In value terms, cheese and curd production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Cheese and curd production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cheese And Curd Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of cheese and curd decreased by -0.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 314% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cheese and curd exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 242%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons) was the main destination for cheese and curd exports from Cameroon, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Central African Republic totaled +71.9%.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cheese and curd exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Central African Republic amounted to +68.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cheese and curd export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Central African Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Central African Republic amounted to -1.8% per year.

Cheese And Curd Imports

Imports into Cameroon

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of cheese and curd decreased by -16.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cheese and curd imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cheese and curd to Cameroon, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese and curd imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-5.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cheese and curd to Cameroon, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 5.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-7.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cheese and curd import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cheese and curd 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:

FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk

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
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2023
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