Cameroon: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Cameroonian green coffee market, when its value decreased by -24.2% to $X. In general, consumption faced a drastic downturn. Green coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Coffee Production in Cameroon

In value terms, green coffee production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Green coffee production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green coffee yield in Cameroon stood at X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 0.1%. The green coffee yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 total area harvested in terms of coffee (green) production in Cameroon reached X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the green coffee harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of coffee (green), when their volume increased by 3.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of green coffee exports from Cameroon, together accounting for 31% of total exports. India, Algeria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Senegal, Vietnam, Belgium, Russia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Portugal ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for green coffee exported from Cameroon worldwide, together accounting for 31% of total exports. Germany, Algeria, India, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Belgium, Russia, Spain and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +34.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 India (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Cameroon

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of coffee (green) decreased by -32.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 265% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, green coffee imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Togo (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of green coffee imports to Cameroon, together accounting for 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +120.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coffee (green) to Cameroon, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Central African Republic stood at +30.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (+68.8% per year) and China (+18.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 82%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Central African Republic (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform