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Cameroon: Plaster Market 2024

Plaster Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian plaster market fell sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -43.8% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Plaster Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of plaster exported from Cameroon contracted modestly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 172% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plaster exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 86%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons) was the main destination for plaster exports from Cameroon, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, plaster exports to Central African Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Equatorial Guinea (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Central African Republic totaled +1.1%.

In value terms, Equatorial Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for plaster exports from Cameroon, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Central African Republic ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Equatorial Guinea totaled -2.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average plaster export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Central African Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+39.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plaster Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, plaster imports into Cameroon shrank notably to X tons, declining by -42.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 600% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, plaster imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 733%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) constituted the largest plaster supplier to Cameroon, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, plaster imports from Tunisia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tunisia amounted to +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+29.8% per year) and France (-28.5% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plaster to Cameroon, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tunisia totaled +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+25.6% per year) and France (-30.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plaster import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plaster 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:

Prodcom 23522000 - Plasters consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate (including for use in building, for use in dressing woven fabrics or surfacing paper, for use in dentistry)

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
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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
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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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023