Cameroon: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian leek market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Cameroon

In value terms, leek production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 188% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Cameroon stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The leek harvested area in Cameroon stood at less than X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from Cameroon; falling by -7.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 2,802% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 2,938%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Equatorial Guinea (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Cameroon, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Congo (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Equatorial Guinea amounted to -9.6%.

In value terms, Equatorial Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Cameroon, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Congo ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Equatorial Guinea stood at -2.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Congo stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (+7.5%).

Leek Imports

Imports into Cameroon

Leek imports into Cameroon shrank notably to X kg in 2022, which is down by -45.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,200%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 750% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X kg), Spain (X kg) and Australia (X kg) were the main suppliers of leek imports to Cameroon, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of -8.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Cameroon, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-17.8% per year) and Spain (-20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform