Cameroon: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian chili and pepper market amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +3.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Cameroon

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average chili and pepper yield in Cameroon fell slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 5.6%. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of chilies and peppers (green) in Cameroon dropped to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) exported from Cameroon reduced remarkably to X tons, falling by -23.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 670% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 366%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Cameroon, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Equatorial Guinea (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X kg), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to -9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Equatorial Guinea (-17.5% per year) and Spain (-20.2% per year).

In value terms, Equatorial Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Cameroon, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Equatorial Guinea amounted to -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-25.3% per year) and Spain (-36.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, imports of chilies and peppers (green) into Cameroon surged to X tons, growing by 53% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Cameroon, with a combined 63% share of total imports. China, Belgium, the Netherlands and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +140.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Cameroon were France ($X), Spain ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Belgium and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.8%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +126.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform