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Coconut oil and fractions market in Cameroon

$Coconut oil and fractions market in Cameroon$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The coconut oil market in Cameroon started the period at 572 t in 2018, partly supported by the entry of a new small-scale producer, Minerva Food 4 You, which launched operations with imports of raw nuts from Equatorial Guinea. Market volume remained stable in 2019 at 568 t but then declined over the next two years, falling to 530 t in 2021.

Production rebounded sharply to 588 t in 2022, driving market size to 592 t. However, in 2023, the market contracted to 561 t, coinciding with the Ministry of Agriculture's withdrawal of approvals for key phytosanitary products, which limited plant protection inputs for coconut plantations and reduced raw material availability. The vegetable oils sector also faced persistent challenges like farmland scarcity and high fertilizer costs.

In 2024, new national agri-food standards were adopted that may affect edible oil quality, and the digitalization of public procurement procedures was implemented, potentially easing producers' access to equipment.

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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coconut oil and fractions in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of coconut oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coconut oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's production of coconut oil and fractions has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 543 tonnes, which is 3.4% lower than in 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5.5%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(0.2%)	(3.4%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coconut oil and fractions from Cameroon

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and France dominated Cameroon's exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and the United States were the main destinations for Cameroon's coconut oil and fractions exports in value terms. France accounted for 80.0% of the total flows, while the United States made up 20.0%, together representing 100.0% of exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coconut oil and fractions to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with an 8.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cameroon imported 2 832 kg of coconut oil and fractions, which was a sharp 52.7% drop from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 353 kg, marking a substantial 791.6% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	791.6%	(36.0%)	(52.7%)	39.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, India, and China were the leading suppliers of coconut oil and fractions to Cameroon in kind. Belgium contributed 47.9% of imports, India 21.4%, and China 12.7%, together making up 82.0% of total imports.

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

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. Imports hit their minimum in 2017 and reached a maximum in 2018, with a 14-fold variation between these years. In 2020, the import value stood at 11 663 US dollars, a dramatic 116.4% rise from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 29 296 US dollars, which represented a massive 1 298.7% increase from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with an 81.6% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 298.7%	(81.6%)	116.4%	77.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium and China together accounted for 81.3% of Cameroon's total imports in value terms, while the remaining flows were distributed among other 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