Cameroon: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Cameroon

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 111%. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Cameroon was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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.

The citrus fruits not elsewhere classified harvested area in Cameroon was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Cameroon

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -15.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 423% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 628%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Cameroon, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Congo (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +26.0%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Cameroon, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Congo ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +13.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 172% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 131%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) constituted the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier to Cameroon, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X kg), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+2.7% per year) and Belgium (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Cameroon, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+16.0% per year) and Spain (-5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform