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Millet market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The millet market in Cameroon showed remarkable stability from 2018 through 2023, with annual production and market volume consistently measured at 100 thousand tonnes. The market was entirely supplied by domestic output, as imports and exports were negligible throughout the period, resulting in no net trade impact on the available volume.

This sustained production level was supported by agricultural input policies, notably the government's 30% fertilizer price support for smallholder farmers, who account for 80% of food crop cultivation. The formal publication of a list of authorized fertilizers in 2022 further regulated input access, helping to maintain stable cultivation practices for millet in key growing regions of the country.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 millet in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon ranked 22nd globally in millet production.

Top producers of millet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of millet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Cameroon produced 100.0 K t of millet, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 100.0 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 0.0% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 2.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	-	-	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports millet from Cameroon

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Cameroon exported 7 t of millet, marking a sharp decline of 98.2% compared to the year before. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99.3%, resulting in an annualized decline rate of 80.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.2%)	n/a	n/a	(80.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, millet exports from Cameroon were heavily concentrated on Nigeria, which accounted for 99.7% of total export volumes.

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

In 2020, millet exports from Cameroon amounted to 1.8 K $ US, representing an abrupt fall of 99.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 99.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -87.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.1%)	n/a	n/a	(87.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Nigeria remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for millet exports from Cameroon in value terms, holding a share of 99.8%.

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 millet to Cameroon

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 37 t and reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.2 t, representing a 160-fold difference between these years. In 2019, millet imports to Cameroon were 99.4% lower than in 2018. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a rise of 11 835.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11 835.7%	(99.4%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all millet imports to Cameroon in kind were linked to Nigeria, which accounted for 98.5% of total import 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 shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2018 at 8.0 K $ US and dropped to a low in 2019 at 0.5 K $ US, an 18-fold difference. In 2019, millet import volumes to Cameroon amounted to 0.5 K $ US, reflecting a reduction of 94.3% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 493.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	493.7%	(94.3%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Nigeria was the dominant destination for millet imports to Cameroon in value terms, accounting for 80.9% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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