Cameroon: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian onion and shallot market reached $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption showed pronounced growth. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Cameroon

In value terms, onion and shallot production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Cameroon stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The onion and shallot harvested area in Cameroon reached X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of onion and shallot decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Cameroon, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Gabon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Equatorial Guinea (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Gabon amounted to X%.

In value terms, Gabon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Equatorial Guinea ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon amounted to $X per ton.

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

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of onion and shallot imported into Cameroon expanded notably to X tons, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main onion and shallot supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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