Cameroon: Microwave Oven Market 2025

Microwave Oven Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Cameroonian microwave oven market, when its value decreased by -26.4% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Microwave oven consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Microwave Oven Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of microwave ovens, when their volume decreased by -22% to X units. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 175%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, microwave oven exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 364%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X units), the UK (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) were the main destinations of microwave oven exports from Cameroon, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +66.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X), the UK ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the largest markets for microwave oven exported from Cameroon worldwide, together comprising 99% of total exports.

Central African Republic, with a CAGR of +87.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average microwave oven export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microwave Oven Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X units of microwave ovens were imported into Cameroon; falling by -19.7% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, microwave oven imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest microwave oven supplier to Cameroon, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, microwave oven imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +18.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+16.1% per year) and Germany (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of microwave ovens to Cameroon, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+18.5% per year) and Belgium (-13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average microwave oven import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform