Cameroon: Date Market Overview 2020

Date Market Size in Cameroon

The revenue of the date market in Cameroon amounted to $X in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total market indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, date consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the date market reached its maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Production in Cameroon

In value terms, date production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, date production continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Date production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Average yield of dates in Cameroon amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the date yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Date yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of dates were harvested in Cameroon; increasing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production attained its peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Date Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2018, the date exports from Cameroon stood at X kg, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, date exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, date exports reached their peak figure at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, date exports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, date exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Imports

Imports into Cameroon

Date imports into Cameroon totaled X tonnes in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, date imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, date imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, date imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, date imports reached their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform