Cameroon: Cotton Table Linen Market 2024

Cotton Table Linen Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian cotton table linen market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Cotton table linen consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Table Linen Production in Cameroon

In value terms, cotton table linen production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 29%. Cotton table linen production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Table Linen Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of table linen of cotton was finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 300% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 286%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for cotton table linen exports from Cameroon, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton table linen exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -35.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and France (-30.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for table linen of cotton exports from Cameroon, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -33.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and France (-49.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton table linen export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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 (+2.3%).

Cotton Table Linen Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of table linen of cotton were imported into Cameroon; increasing by 37% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,117% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton table linen imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 845% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X kg), China (X kg) and Portugal (X kg) were the main suppliers of cotton table linen imports to Cameroon, together comprising 49% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +55.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton table linen suppliers to Cameroon were France ($X), Portugal ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +61.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average cotton table linen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform