Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Cameroon

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, production of flour, meal and powder of fruits and nuts in Cameroon decreased from 502 t to 455 t, while the market size fluctuated between 490 t and 457 t. During the initial years, the broader flour market was shaped by Cameroon's strong and growing dependence on wheat imports, which influenced overall sector dynamics.

Rising global wheat prices in 2021, driven by export quotas and taxes, increased import costs and led to temporary suspensions of wheat flour deliveries. This prompted concerted efforts between millers' associations and the government in 2022 to maintain supply stability and control consumer prices for flour-based products.

By 2023, a reduction in global wheat prices allowed for a decrease in the price of wheat flour. Concurrently, initiatives to integrate local flours into consumption gained traction, with products based on plantain and other local ingredients emerging. In 2024, these efforts were reinforced by the validation of five quality standards for local flours and significant investment in new processing capacity, aimed at import substitution and supporting the market for flours derived from local fruits and other crops.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon ranked as the 29th largest global producer of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts.

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, Cameroon produced 477.6 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, marking a 1.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of -0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 468.8 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 501.9 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 6.6% decrease, whereas the largest rise was in 2018 with a 2.3% increase.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Cameroon

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, dropping from a high in 2018 to a low in 2020, with a 22-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cameroon exported 800 kg of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, which represents a dramatic surge of 1 062.5% from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon's exports in volume terms were heavily concentrated on the Central African Republic, which accounted for 88.2% of total flows, with other partners making up the 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, $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports fluctuated sharply, with a 9.3-fold change from a peak in 2018 to a trough in 2017. In 2020, Cameroon's foreign supplies of flour or powder from fruits and nuts amounted to 3 485 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 833.3% compared to 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, two key markets—the Central African Republic and the United Kingdom—collectively represented 92.9% of total export value, while the rest was distributed among various other countries.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

Cameroon's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 4 149 kg, down by 18.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports fell by 46.6%, with an average annual decrease of 18.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the main sources for Cameroon's imports in volume terms were France (30.7% of imports), the United States (15.4%), and the United Arab Emirates (14.3%), together accounting for 60.3% 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, $ US

Cameroon's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 15 564 US dollars, up by 11.7% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 39.1%, with an average annual decline of 15.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 195 US dollars, which saw the largest drop of 60.1%, while the biggest rise occurred in 2019 with a 36.7% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources in the geographical breakdown of Cameroon's import value were France (35.6% of imports), the United States (30.5%), and South Africa (5.4%), collectively holding a 71.5% share of total flows.

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

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