Cameroon: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian vegetable market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Cameroon

In value terms, vegetable production rose slightly to $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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Cameroon dropped to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Cameroon; approximately equating the year before. The harvested area 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 observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Cameroon, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Gabon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Equatorial Guinea (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Gabon stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Equatorial Guinea (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Gabon ($X), France ($X) and Equatorial Guinea ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Cameroon worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Gabon, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Cameroon was estimated at X tons, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Cameroon were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Nigeria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform