Cameroon: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian unmanufactured tobacco market reached $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Cameroon

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Cameroon dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Cameroon reached X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were exported from Cameroon; with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated tangible 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate tangible growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Cameroon, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, which accounted for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Dominican Republic amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, overseas purchases of tobacco (unmanufactured) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Senegal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Gabon (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Senegal stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Gabon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while the price for Gabon ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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