Cameroon: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian grain market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Cameroon

In value terms, grain production reduced remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grain in Cameroon fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; 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, approx. X ha of grain were harvested in Cameroon; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Grain Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Grain exports from Cameroon skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chad (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Cameroon, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Chad exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X tons), fivefold. Central African Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chad amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Central African Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Chad ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Central African Republic ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chad totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Central African Republic (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Central African Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Chad (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grain Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of grain imported into Cameroon fell to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, grain imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant 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 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Cameroon, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Cameroon were Russia ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Paraguay ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform