Cameroon: Chestnut Market Overview 2020

Chestnut Market Size in Cameroon

The revenue of the chestnut market in Cameroon amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the chestnut market reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Chestnut Production in Cameroon

In value terms, chestnut production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, chestnut production attained its maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of chestnuts in Cameroon amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the chestnut yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average chestnut yield attained its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the average chestnut 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 2018, the chestnut harvested area in Cameroon amounted to X ha, going up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Chestnut harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Chestnut Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2018, approx. X kg of chestnuts were imported into Cameroon; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, chestnut imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chestnut imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, chestnut imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, chestnut imports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, chestnut imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform