Cameroon: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for household and sanitary articles of paper declined slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Cameroon

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Cameroon

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chad (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Chad exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Central African Republic (X tons), twofold.

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

In value terms, Chad ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Central African Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($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 Gabon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper imported into Cameroon reduced to X tons, falling by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Cameroon, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Cameroon, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform