Cameroon: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Cameroon

The Cameroonian flaked or rolled cereal market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.6% against 2020 indices. Flaked or rolled cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Cameroon

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 125% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of flaked or rolled cereals exported from Cameroon fell notably to X tons, waning by -48.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,028%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 514% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for flaked or rolled cereal exports from Cameroon, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, flaked or rolled cereal exports to Gabon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Gabon stood at -6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-20.7% per year) and France (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Gabon ($X) remains the key foreign market for flaked or rolled cereals exports from Cameroon, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Gabon stood at -11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-18.2% per year) and France (-1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 171%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($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 the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of flaked or rolled cereals imported into Cameroon skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 19% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 363% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 324%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malta (X tons), India (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of flaked or rolled cereal imports to Cameroon, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +82.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malta ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flaked or rolled cereals to Cameroon, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Malta totaled +54.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+26.6% per year) and the UK (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform