Cameroon: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations contracted slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Cameroon

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Cameroon dropped rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Gabon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Congo (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Central African Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Gabon totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (X% per year) and Central African Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Gabon ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Central African Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Gabon was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (X% per year) and Central African Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Congo ($X per ton) and Chad ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($X per ton) and Central African Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Central African Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Cameroon

Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports into Cameroon rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from 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 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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