Cameroon: Market for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese 2024

Market Size for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 -3.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Cameroon

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 -2.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese exported from Cameroon expanded slightly to X tons, with an increase of 3.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 152% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for meat, fish or cheese pasta exports from Cameroon, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, meat, fish or cheese pasta exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X kg), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-30.4% per year) and the United States (-30.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for meat, fish or cheese pasta exported from Cameroon were the United States ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of -20.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 18%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the United States (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, purchases abroad of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 182%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main meat, fish or cheese pasta supplier to Cameroon, with a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +8.1%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese to Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +12.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, meat, fish or cheese pasta import price increased by +100.9% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +3.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform