Cameroon: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian durum wheat market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Cameroon

In value terms, durum wheat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 75%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average durum wheat yield in Cameroon totaled X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average durum wheat yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 durum wheat production in Cameroon dropped rapidly to X ha, waning by -15.6% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Durum wheat exports from Cameroon stood at X kg in 2021, flattening at 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a significant contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2014 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to 0.0% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of durum wheat imported into Cameroon reduced to X tons, waning by -10.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 173%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 176%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest durum wheat supplier to Cameroon, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+150.9% per year) and Canada (-27.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Cameroon, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+154.7% per year) and Canada (-25.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+28.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform