Cameroon: Mango And Mangosteen Market 2025

Mango And Mangosteen Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian mango and mangosteen market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw measured growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mango And Mangosteen Production in Cameroon

In value terms, mango and mangosteen production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas in Cameroon stood at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average mango and mangosteen yield reached the maximum level at X tons 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas were harvested in Cameroon; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mango and mangosteen production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mango And Mangosteen Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Mango and mangosteen exports from Cameroon declined notably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -16.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 510%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 648% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of mango and mangosteen exports from Cameroon, with a combined 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for mangoes, mangosteens and guavas exports from Cameroon, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland totaled +1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+11.7% per year) and Spain (+32.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mango and mangosteen export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mango and mangosteen export price decreased by -16.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($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 France (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mango And Mangosteen Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, imports of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas into Cameroon skyrocketed to X kg, with an increase of 30% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 428% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 643%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) constituted the largest mango and mangosteen supplier to Cameroon, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, mango and mangosteen imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas to Cameroon, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average mango and mangosteen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 121% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+15.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform