Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Cameroon

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal and legume processing in Cameroon grew from 294.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 316.6 thousand tons in 2019. This increase coincided with a deregulation of the grain market that gave farmers freedom to choose their sales outlets, stimulating commercial activity and likely boosting processing output. A sharp rise to 374.2 thousand tons occurred in 2021, driven in part by the significant role of Société des Céréales du Cameroun (SCC), a major producer of flour and animal feed whose operations generate substantial processing by-products. High wheat imports that year also indicated active grain milling, which contributed to residue volumes.

Market volume stabilized at 313.3 thousand tons in 2020, a period that saw the launch of a government livestock project aimed at developing feed production infrastructure, potentially supporting demand for milling residues. By 2022, volume edged down to 368.8 thousand tons amid reports highlighting a lack of financial means for local wheat development, which may have constrained processing activity. In 2023, the market recovered to 374.1 thousand tons, following government announcements of substantial subsidies to revive the wheat sector and a noted drop in cereal imports, reflecting efforts to increase local processing and reduce import dependence.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

Cameroon's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 318.2 thousand tons, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Cameroon

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 74 tons, then surged to 4 886 tons in 2020, marking a dramatic increase of 6 502.1% compared to the previous year. This created a 66-fold gap between the two years, with the largest decline of 96.4% occurring in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal dominated Cameroon's exports in kind, accounting for 70.2% of total flows, while other markets made up a fragmented remainder.

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

World map of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was highly volatile throughout this period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 537.9 thousand US dollars, then dropped sharply to 6.3 thousand US dollars in 2019, representing an 85-fold variation. In 2020, exports rebounded to 388.1 thousand US dollars, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 6 046.4%. The largest decline of 98.8% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Senegal was the primary market for Cameroon's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, making up 89.1% of total exports. Other destinations contributed much smaller shares.

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

World map of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Cameroon

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced an unstable trend over this timeframe. Imports hit a high of 2 tons in 2019, then plummeted to 0.0 tons in 2020, resulting in a 91-fold fluctuation. This represented a steep decline of 98.9% from the prior year, with the largest increase of 3 688.8% occurring in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017–2020, China was the dominant source for Cameroon's imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, holding a 93.8% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached a maximum of 1.7 thousand US dollars in 2019, then fell to 0.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, varying by a factor of 63. This sharp drop of 98.4% compared to 2019 was accompanied by the largest increase of 198.2% in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and France were the main sources for Cameroon's imports in value terms, together accounting for 87.0% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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