Cameroon: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Cameroonian fruit and berry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in Cameroon

In value terms, fruit and berry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Cameroon shrank modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. 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 fruits and berries were harvested in Cameroon; falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X 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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries imported into Cameroon dropped dramatically to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit and berry to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), more than tenfold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($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 a decline.

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