Cameroon: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian root and tuber market amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Cameroon

In value terms, root and tuber production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Cameroon reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber yield remained 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.

The root and tuber harvested area in Cameroon declined modestly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, root and tuber exports from Cameroon soared to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. 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 hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Cameroon, with a combined X% 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 France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Gabon ($X) were the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Cameroon worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Cameroon; picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Cameroon, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest root and tuber suppliers to Cameroon were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform