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Petroleum Bitumen Price in Cameroon - 2022

Petroleum Bitumen Price in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average petroleum bitumen import price amounted to $368 per ton, with a decrease of -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 52%. The import price peaked at $604 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 France ($594 per ton), while the price for China ($210 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+37.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Petroleum Bitumen Price in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

The average petroleum bitumen export price stood at $584 per ton in 2022, reducing by -33.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $952 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($1,131 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chad ($429 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 South Africa (+75.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Petroleum Bitumen Imports in Cameroon

In 2022, overseas purchases of petroleum bitumen decreased by -49.4% to 67K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 179%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 145K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, petroleum bitumen imports declined significantly to $25M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 142% against the previous year.

Import of Petroleum Bitumen in Cameroon (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	3.0	9.8	9.4	5.5	22.4%
Brazil	0.9	1.7	2.4	2.0	30.5%
Cote d'Ivoire	2.6	2.4	0.5	1.6	-14.9%
Switzerland	1.1	0.8	1.3	1.0	-3.1%
Bahrain	0.1	0.9	1.0	0.7	91.3%
Lithuania	0.1	1.7	0.8	0.7	91.3%
France	0.9	0.6	0.5	0.7	-8.0%
Togo	N/A	0.4	0.6	0.5	11.8%
Spain	1.7	2.3	1.7	0.5	-33.5%
South Africa	0.3	0.1	0.5	0.4	10.1%
Poland	0.4	0.6	0.2	0.4	0.0%
Italy	0.4	1.4	0.9	0.3	-9.1%
China	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.0%
Others	4.3	16.3	33.8	9.9	32.0%
Total	16.2	39.3	54.1	24.5	14.8%

Top Suppliers of Petroleum Bitumen to Cameroon in 2022:

United Arab Emirates (14.3K tons)
Brazil (5.0K tons)
Cote d'Ivoire (4.0K tons)
Switzerland (2.4K tons)
Spain (2.0K tons)
Togo (1.8K tons)
Lithuania (1.7K tons)
Bahrain (1.4K tons)
China (1.3K tons)
France (1.2K tons)
South Africa (0.9K tons)
Poland (0.9K tons)
Italy (0.8K tons)

Petroleum Bitumen Exports in Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of petroleum bitumen increased by 1,074% to 574 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, petroleum bitumen exports skyrocketed to $335K in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Petroleum Bitumen in Cameroon (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Central African Republic	132	86.8	31.7	166	7.9%
Equatorial Guinea	29.1	21.6	8.9	106	53.9%
Chad	49.7	18.3	2.0	62.3	7.8%
Others	0.7	0.4	0.1	1.2	19.7%
Total	211	127	42.8	335	16.7%

Top Export Markets for Petroleum Bitumen from Cameroon in 2022:

Central African Republic (334.2 tons)
Chad (145.2 tons)
Equatorial Guinea (93.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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