Cameroon: Kola Nut Market 2025

Kola Nut Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian kola nut market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Kola Nut Production in Cameroon

In value terms, kola nut production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of kola nuts in Cameroon dropped to X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, the average kola nut yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The kola nut harvested area in Cameroon contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 12%. The kola nut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Kola Nut Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, exports of kola nuts from Cameroon declined sharply to X tons, dropping by -33.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 389% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, kola nut exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 863%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Chad (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of kola nut exports from Cameroon, together accounting for 45% of total exports. Canada lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 4.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +111.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for kola nuts exports from Cameroon, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Chad, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +53.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+83.5% per year) and Chad (+3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kola nut export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chad ($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 (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Kola Nut Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of kola nuts, when their volume decreased by -1.7% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 2,518% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kola nut imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 2,427%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) was the main kola nut supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nigeria stood at +53.3%.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kola nuts to Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Nigeria totaled +56.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average kola nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, kola nut import price increased by +2.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to +2.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform