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Kola nuts market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The kola nuts market in Cameroon expanded from 47 332 t in 2018 to 49 076 t in 2021. This growth coincided with the implementation of the new Public Procurement Code in June 2018, which modernized procurement management and improved supply chain conditions for agricultural products, facilitating increased market volume.

Market size decreased to 48 409 t in 2022 before stabilizing at 48 593 t in 2023. Throughout this period, the strong cultural significance of kola nuts for traditional ceremonies maintained steady local demand, supporting consumption and domestic trade despite the overall market adjustment.

Progress in digitalizing public procurement continued with the Cameroon Online E-Procurement System (COLEPS). By 2024, the system advanced to require exclusive electronic procurement, enhancing transparency and competition, which is expected to influence the distribution and market access for local agricultural goods like kola nuts.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon held the third position globally in kola nut production.

Top producers of kola nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of kola nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Kola nut production in Cameroon grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Cameroon produced 47 892 tonnes of kola nuts, representing a slight increase of 0.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 2.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.8%	0.7%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports kola nuts from Cameroon

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cameroon's cross-border shipments of kola nuts totaled 26.5 tonnes, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 244.1%.

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	244.1%	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Chad, France, and Germany—collectively accounted for 90.8% of Cameroon's total kola nut exports in volume.

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

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a fluctuation of 3.6 times between these years. In 2020, Cameroon exported 5.7 thousand US dollars worth of kola nuts, reflecting a sharp year-over-year rise of 70.3%.

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	70.3%	(22.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Chad, France, and Equatorial Guinea—together absorbed 82.9% of Cameroon's total kola nut exports in value terms.

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 kola nuts to Cameroon

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied 4.4 times, with the low recorded in 2018 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Cameroon's imported kola nut volumes reached 731.7 tonnes, up by 150.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was 168.0 tonnes in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	74.0%	150.3%	59.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Nigeria dominated Cameroon's kola nut imports in volume, consistently making up 99.8% 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 market showed an unstable trend during this timeframe. Import values fell to their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cameroon's cross-border shipments of kola nuts reached 174.3 thousand US dollars, up by 225.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 30.2 thousand US dollars in 2018, which also experienced the largest decline of 59.9%.

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