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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After reaching 6 058 tons in 2018, production of beef, sheep, and goat fats in Cameroon fell to 4 707 tons in 2019 before beginning a steady recovery. The market grew to 4 809 tons in 2020 and continued its upward trajectory through the following years.

Growth accelerated from 2021 onward, primarily driven by the PRODEL project. Funded by the World Bank, PRODEL reduced calf mortality from 26.9% to 9.1% through direct investments in animal health, vaccination parks, water points, and pasture rehabilitation, which boosted livestock productivity and fat output.

The expansion was further supported in 2022 by the launch of a new CFA 65 billion project aimed at developing pork, beef, and fish value chains, including cattle semen production and artificial insemination training. These sustained interventions helped raise production to 5 740 tons by 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Cameroon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Cameroon, production of beef, sheep, or goat fat reached 4,809 tonnes in 2020, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 12.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4,707 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 6,058 tonnes. The most significant drop in production happened in 2019, falling by 22.3%, whereas the largest rise was observed in 2018, with a 10.5% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(22.3%)	2.2%	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Cameroon

Market research indicates that Cameroon did not export any beef, sheep, or goat fat from 2017 through 2020.

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Cameroon imported 4 kilograms of beef, sheep, or goat fat, representing a sharp decline of 91.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 99.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -85.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.0%)	n/a	n/a	(85.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat were heavily reliant on France, which accounted for 91.1% of total imports in volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Cameroon's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms amounted to 124 US dollars in 2020, down 35.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 90.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -55.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.7%)	n/a	n/a	(55.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, France dominated Cameroon's imports in value, holding 89.7% of the total, while the remainder was distributed among several smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io