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Cameroon: Ghee Market 2025

Ghee Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian ghee market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 32% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ghee Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Ghee exports from Cameroon declined notably to X kg in 2021, reducing by -23.6% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 73%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, ghee exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 231%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) was the main destination for ghee exports from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. 65% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ghee exports from Cameroon.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to -29.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ghee export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 92%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2016 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Central African Republic amounted to +91.7% per year.

Ghee Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of ghee imported into Cameroon surged to X tons, growing by 34% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,819%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ghee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,130%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ghee to Cameroon, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, ghee imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X kg), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +38.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+183.6% per year) and India (-19.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ghee to Cameroon, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +34.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+239.6% per year) and India (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ghee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ghee market in Cameroon. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk

Country coverage:

Cameroon

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024