Cameroon: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Cameroon

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Cameroonian meat and poultry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Cameroon

In value terms, meat and poultry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of meat and poultry in Cameroon was estimated at X kg per head, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with a decrease of X%. The meat and poultry yield peaked at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Cameroon; standing approx. at the year before. This number 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, meat and poultry exports from Cameroon surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons) was the main destination for meat and poultry exports from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Central African Republic totaled X%.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X) also remains the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Central African Republic amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, meat and poultry export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, 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 Central African Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Central African Republic amounted to X% per year.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of meat and poultry, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to Cameroon, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, Canada, Hungary, Poland, Paraguay and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Ireland ($X) appeared to be the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Cameroon, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, Canada, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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