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Cameroon: Worked Slate Market 2024

Worked Slate Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian worked slate market reached $X in 2022, growing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.1% against 2020 indices. Worked slate consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Worked Slate Production in Cameroon

In value terms, worked slate production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 63%. Worked slate production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Worked slate exports from Cameroon skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 104% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 265% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for worked slate exports from Cameroon, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -31.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for worked slate exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -23.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average worked slate export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -26.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 the United States amounted to +13.0% per year.

Worked Slate Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of worked slate, when their volume decreased by -31.4% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 2,760% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, worked slate imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 3,751% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of worked slate to Cameroon, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, worked slate imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +36.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of worked slate to Cameroon, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +36.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average worked slate import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-0.6%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the worked slate 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 23701280 - Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate

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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023