Cameroon: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2025

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, the Cameroonian raspberry and blackberry market decreased by -37.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Cameroon

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. Raspberry and blackberry production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry yield in Cameroon amounted to less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries and blackberries production in Cameroon totaled less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of raspberries and blackberries exported from Cameroon surged to X kg, growing by 768% against 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for raspberry and blackberry exports from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +59.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for raspberries and blackberries exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +51.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -45.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -5.3% per year.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries and blackberries was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 293%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 223%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X kg) was the main supplier of raspberry and blackberry to Cameroon, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X kg), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +17.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-27.0% per year) and Serbia (-15.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries and blackberries to Cameroon, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (-6.1% per year) and Spain (-24.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform