Cameroon: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian tomato market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +4.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Cameroon

In value terms, tomato production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 45%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Cameroon contracted slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

In 2022, the tomato harvested area in Cameroon shrank modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the tomato harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of tomatoes exported from Cameroon fell sharply to X tons, waning by -31.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 261%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons), Gabon (X tons) and Equatorial Guinea (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Cameroon, together accounting for 65% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Central African Republic (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato exported from Cameroon were Spain ($X), Equatorial Guinea ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together accounting for 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Equatorial Guinea, with a CAGR of +8.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Central African Republic ($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 Equatorial Guinea (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Cameroon

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of tomatoes decreased by -9.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 240%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 231% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+38.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-12.3% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest tomato suppliers to Cameroon, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Spain, Moldova, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.8%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Moldova, with a CAGR of +183.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+39.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform