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Dates market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dates in Cameroon underwent notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 714.9 tons in 2018, consumption dropped to 605.0 tons the following year before initiating a steady recovery path.

Domestic production showed relative stability, hovering between 585.5 and 600.8 tons annually. The market's fluctuations were primarily tied to import movements, which plummeted from 126.9 tons in 2018 to 23.1 tons in 2019, then climbed consistently to 182.7 tons by 2023.

From the 2019 low, the total market expanded by over 28%, reaching 777.6 tons in 2023. This growth phase was characterized by a gradual increase in overall volume, with imports being the main variable component.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 dates in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dates, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dates, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's date production rebounded in 2020 after a two-year decline. The country produced 600.8 t of dates that year, marking a 2.6% increase compared to 2019. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 585.5 t, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(0.4%)	2.6%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dates from Cameroon

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Cameroon exported 4.0 t of dates, which represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	14.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon's date exports in volume were heavily concentrated on Gabon, which accounted for 93.3% of the total.

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, K $ US

Cameroon's date export value in 2020 totaled 0.5 K $ US, reflecting a sharp decline of 56.2% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(56.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea were the main buyers of dates from Cameroon in value terms, together representing 100.0% of total 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 dates to Cameroon

Imports in kind, t

The import market for dates in Cameroon showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 126.9 t and fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 23.1 t, with a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports rebounded to 43.8 t, a sudden increase of 89.7% from 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 81.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	62.3%	(81.8%)	89.7%	(17.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and France were the key partners for Cameroon's date imports in volume, accounting for 49.1%, 30.8%, and 5.1% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 85.0% of total flows.

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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values peaked in 2018 at 170.1 K $ US and dropped to their lowest point in 2019 at 28.3 K $ US, a six-fold difference. In 2020, imports rose to approximately 45.1 K $ US, a steep increase of 59.5% year-over-year. The largest annual decline was in 2019 at 83.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 125.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	125.3%	(83.4%)	59.5%	(15.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia, France, and Nigeria were the main partners for Cameroon's date imports in value terms, representing 63.3%, 16.6%, and 5.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 85.6% of total flows.

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