Cameroon: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian sorghum market reached $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Cameroon

In value terms, sorghum production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in Cameroon contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.3%. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the sorghum harvested area in Cameroon fell modestly to X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 3.6% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2021, shipments abroad of sorghum increased by 3.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Congo (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. 96% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Congo amounted to +1,069.4%.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Congo stood at +856.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Congo amounted to -18.3% per year.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of sorghum were imported into Cameroon; picking up by 323% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main sorghum supplier to Cameroon, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +124.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +125.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -28.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sudan amounted to +4.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform