Cameroon: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian apricot market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Apricot consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in Cameroon

In value terms, apricot production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Apricot production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average apricot yield in Cameroon reached X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average apricot yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, approx. X ha of apricots were harvested in Cameroon; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The apricot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2017, approx. X kg of apricots were exported from Cameroon; with an increase of X% against 2016 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2016 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apricot exports surged to $X in 2017. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2016 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg) was the main destination for apricot exports from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Niger was relatively modest.

In value terms, Niger ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for apricots exports from Cameroon.

From 2016 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016, and then fell significantly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Niger.

From 2016 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to X% per year.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, apricot imports into Cameroon skyrocketed to X kg, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of apricot to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apricot imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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