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Cameroon: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, the Cameroonian paper and paperboard market increased by 52% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong expansion. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) increased by 26% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 184%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Congo (X kg) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Cameroon, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Congo stood at -22.7%.

In value terms, Congo ($X) also remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Congo totaled -28.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Congo.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Congo amounted to -7.2% per year.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) increased by 64% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 268%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Cameroon, together accounting for 81% of total imports. France, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +62.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) to Cameroon, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +67.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+3.5% per year) and Belgium (+3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 85%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper and paperboard 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 17127200 - Paper and paperboard, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated
Prodcom 171200Z0 - Creped or crinkled sack kraft paper in rolls or sheets, paper and paperboard, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated
Prodcom 17124180 - Creped or crinkled sack kraft paper, creped or crinkled, in rolls or sheets

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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024