Cameroon: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian pulses market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Cameroon

In value terms, pulses production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Cameroon declined modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 pulses harvested area in Cameroon contracted to X ha, flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Cameroon, with a combined X% share of total exports. France and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Central African Republic totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Cameroon

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Cameroon, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest pulses suppliers to Cameroon, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform