Cameroon: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian ginger market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ginger Production in Cameroon

In value terms, ginger production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Ginger production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average ginger yield in Cameroon fell modestly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average ginger yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 ginger harvested area in Cameroon dropped to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 39%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the ginger harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of ginger decreased by -8.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ginger exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 231% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for ginger exports from Cameroon, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, ginger exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +18.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for ginger exports from Cameroon, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +8.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ginger export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -16.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chad (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X kg of ginger were imported into Cameroon; dropping by -70.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 364% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ginger imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 419%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to Cameroon, with a approx. 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled -6.2%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to -5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average ginger import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +192.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform