Cameroon: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian melon market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +22.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Cameroon

In value terms, melon production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Cameroon totaled X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.3%. The melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The melon harvested area in Cameroon contracted to X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Melon Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Melon exports from Cameroon surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 623%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,150%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of melon exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +38.5%).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for melons exports from Cameroon, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +5.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+8.5%).

Melon Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, overseas purchases of melons were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 281% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 243%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Cameroon, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-70.5% per year) and Morocco (-18.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Cameroon, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-76.9% per year) and Morocco (-35.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the Netherlands (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform