Cameroon: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, the Cameroonian fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in Cameroon

In value terms, fruit and berry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in Cameroon reduced slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year. 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 fruits and berries production in Cameroon contracted modestly to X ha, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were exported from Cameroon; with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Cameroon, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform