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Melon seeds market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, melon seed production in Cameroon gradually increased, reaching 48 334 t in 2020. This growth was supported by the existing network for collecting certified produce and seed laws that provided market structure. In 2020, the launch of the TRANSFORM program by the French Development Agency to support agri-food entrepreneurs contributed to revitalizing the agricultural sector.

Starting in 2021, production began to decline, falling to 47 098 t, partly due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global supply chains and agricultural investments. In 2022, the mandatory application of 29 agro-food standards by the Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR) and the ban on exporting certain fruits to the European Union created additional operational challenges, leading to a further reduction in production to 46 686 t.

By 2023, production stabilized at 46 350 t as the continued implementation of ANOR standards and efforts to modernize the agro-industrial sector helped the market adapt to new conditions.

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, 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 melon seeds in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon ranked fourth globally in melon seed production volume.

Top producers of melon seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melon seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's melon seed production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 48 334 tonnes, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	0.6%	0.2%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melon seeds 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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the sole buyer of melon seeds from Cameroon, accounting for 100.0% of total 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, $ 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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States dominated Cameroon's melon seed exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total export 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 melon seeds to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 879 kg, then peaked in 2020 at 6 555 kg, representing a 2.3-fold increase. The 2020 volume was 127.7% higher than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 23.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.2%)	(7.7%)	127.7%	17.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam (36.1% of import volume), the United States (31.3%), and Italy (22.3%) consistently led Cameroon's melon seed imports in volume, together accounting for 89.7% 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

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 53 954 US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 95 912 US dollars, a 1.8-fold difference. The 2020 figure represented a sharp 77.8% increase from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 27.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(27.6%)	77.8%	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (47.6% of import value), Italy (24.6%), and Vietnam (14.4%) were Cameroon's largest suppliers of melon seeds in value terms, collectively forming 86.6% of total imports.

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