Cameroon: Organo-Sulphur Compound Market 2024

Organo-Sulphur Compound Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian organo-sulphur compound market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Organo-Sulphur Compound Production in Cameroon

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Organo-Sulphur Compound Exports

Exports from Cameroon

For the sixth consecutive year, Cameroon recorded growth in shipments abroad of organo-sulphur compounds, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for organo-sulphur compound exports from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, organo-sulphur compound exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for organo-sulphur compounds exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average organo-sulphur compound export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium totaled $X per ton.

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

Organo-Sulphur Compound Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of organo-sulphur compounds were imported into Cameroon; shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest organo-sulphur compound supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, organo-sulphur compound imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organo-sulphur compounds to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average organo-sulphur compound import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform