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Dried shelled bambara beans market in Cameroon

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Cameroon's production of dried shelled bambara beans decreased from 41 980 tonnes in 2018 to 35 802 tonnes in 2020. This period saw regulatory shifts such as the adoption of the Public Procurement Code in June 2018, which reformed state purchasing rules, and a government reorganization in early 2019 that could influence agricultural policy frameworks.

Output partially recovered, rising to 38 042 tonnes in 2022 before a slight dip to 37 647 tonnes in 2023. The publication of an official list of authorized fertilizers in April 2022 provided farmers with approved inputs, supporting crop productivity and contributing to the 2022 rebound. The Finance Law for 2024, enacted in December 2023, introduced fiscal measures applicable to the agricultural sector.

In 2024, authorities assigned contracts for road rehabilitation to improve distribution infrastructure, while the Public Procurement Regulatory Agency adopted a strategic performance plan that includes modernizing market information systems to enhance transparency for agricultural markets.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 dried shelled bambara beans in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon ranked as the world's third-largest producer of dried shelled bambara beans.

Top producers of dried shelled bambara beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled bambara beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's production of dried shelled bambara beans declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 35 802 tonnes, marking a modest 5.3% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.9%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 41 980 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 9.9% decline, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 51.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	51.3%	(9.9%)	(5.3%)	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled bambara beans from Cameroon

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, Cameroon exported 500.0 kg of dried shelled bambara beans, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year.

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	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium was the sole buyer of dried shelled bambara beans from Cameroon, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2018, the value of dried shelled bambara beans exported from Cameroon totaled 619.6 US dollars, down by 28.2% from 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.2%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium accounted for nearly all of Cameroon's dried shelled bambara bean exports in value terms, with a 100.0% share of total flows.

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 dried shelled bambara beans to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

In 2019, Cameroon imported 41.0 kg of dried shelled bambara beans, showing little change from the year before. From 2017 to 2019, imports rose by 311.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 60.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to 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

During 2017–2020, Germany and France were the primary sources for Cameroon's imports of dried shelled bambara beans in kind, together making up 100.0% 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, $ US

In 2019, Cameroon imported 84.9 US dollars worth of dried shelled bambara beans, with no significant change from 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports increased by 283.4%, representing an annualized rate of 56.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to 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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and France continued to dominate as the main sources for Cameroon's imports of dried shelled bambara beans in value terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% 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