Cameroon: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Cameroon

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Cameroon totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were harvested in Cameroon; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X kg of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were exported from Cameroon; declining by -7.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X kg), Italy (X kg) and Thailand (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Cameroon, together accounting for 66% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from Cameroon, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +25.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+0.6% per year) and France (+37.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 273% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Sierra Leone (+146.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Cameroon

Imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing into Cameroon declined notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -21.6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 971% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 342% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +37.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-8.0% per year) and France (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Cameroon were the United States ($X), France ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +40.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, waning by -17.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 173% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform