Cameroon: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian dry bean market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Cameroon

In value terms, dry bean production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of beans (dry) in Cameroon declined modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.9% against the previous year. The dry bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The dry bean harvested area in Cameroon declined to X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 42%. The dry bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of beans (dry) decreased by -59.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 87%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 195% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Cameroon, with a 8.9% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+46.1% per year) and the UK (+21.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Cameroon, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-3.5% per year) and France (+45.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 113%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Italy (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of beans (dry) imported into Cameroon contracted to X tons, which is down by -13.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 449%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 409% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main dry bean supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-7.3% per year) and India (+84.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Cameroon, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.1% per year) and India (+81.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 1,049%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform