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Cameroon: Mobile Phone Market 2024

Mobile Phone Market Size in Cameroon

For the fifth year in a row, the Cameroonian mobile phone market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 15% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Mobile Phone Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of mobile phones exported from Cameroon contracted sharply to X units, shrinking by -88.6% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 326% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mobile phone exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 129%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for mobile phone exports from Cameroon, with a 44% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain (X units), with a 0.4% share of total exports. Canada (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-56.5% per year) and Canada (-44.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for mobile phones exports from Cameroon, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-37.6% per year) and Spain (-53.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mobile phone export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 136% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Austria (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mobile Phone Imports

Imports into Cameroon

Mobile phone imports into Cameroon rose sharply to X units in 2022, picking up by 12% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 338% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mobile phone imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 206% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X units) constituted the largest mobile phone supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, mobile phone imports from Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hong Kong SAR stood at +46.7%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mobile phones to Cameroon, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hong Kong SAR amounted to +52.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mobile phone import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the price for China totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mobile phone market in Cameroon. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

Country coverage:

Cameroon

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023