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Cameroon: Table Flatware Market 2025

Table Flatware Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian table flatware market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +70.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Flatware Production in Cameroon

In value terms, table flatware production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Table Flatware Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of table flatware were exported from Cameroon; growing by 4,329% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, table flatware exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,482% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons) was the main destination for table flatware exports from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Central African Republic stood at +56.0%.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X) also remains the key foreign market for table flatware exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Central African Republic totaled +48.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average table flatware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -79.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 95%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +1.3% per year.

Table Flatware Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of table flatware, when their volume increased by 2.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table flatware imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 360%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of table flatware to Cameroon, with a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-9.5% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-25.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table flatware to Cameroon, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-16.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-21.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table flatware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the table flatware market in Cameroon. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25711430 - Table flatware (excluding table knives, including fish-knives and butter-knives) and similar tableware of stainless steel or other base metal
Prodcom 25711480 - Table flatware (excluding table knives, including fish-knives and butter-knives) and similar tableware of base metal, silver- , gold- or platinum plated

Country coverage:

Cameroon

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024