Cameroon: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian pineapple market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Cameroon

In value terms, pineapple production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 78%. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pineapples in Cameroon shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pineapple harvested area in Cameroon shrank to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple harvested area decreased by -1.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of pineapples were exported from Cameroon; declining by -11.8% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pineapple exports from Cameroon, with a combined 63% share 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 Slovakia (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for pineapple exported from Cameroon were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. Switzerland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.4%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +14.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 57%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Belgium (+30.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Cameroon

Pineapple imports into Cameroon skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 186% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,094% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Cameroon, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +41.8%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Cameroon, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +55.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -25.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 72%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform