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Pork market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Cameroon's pork market volume started at 53 482 t in 2018 but dropped sharply to 43 145 t in 2019. Import regulations requiring authorization and a three-year consumption permit were introduced in 2018, shaping market access conditions. In 2020, the market saw a slight further decrease to 42 133 t, coinciding with rising pig feed prices that increased production costs.

The market recovered to 46 734 t in 2021 despite the ongoing African Swine Fever impacting herd health. In 2022, volume edged down to 46 081 t as feed prices continued to climb, squeezing farm profitability, while holiday demand and shortage risks drove retail price increases.

By 2023, production rose by 7% to 49 435 t, reflecting post-COVID-19 demand recovery. Industry modernization efforts, such as the Proporc project with foreign investment, aim to enhance processing capacity and genetics to leverage growth opportunities in the African market.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
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 pork in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's pork production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 42 067 tons of pork, marking a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 53 250 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 19.1% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(19.1%)	(2.4%)	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Cameroon

According to market outlook reports, Cameroon did not export any pork between 2017 and 2020.

Imports pork to Cameroon

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their highest point in 2017 and hit their lowest in 2019, with the peak being 5.6 times higher than the trough. In 2020, pork imports to Cameroon were recorded at 66.2 tons, representing a sharp year-over-year increase of 55.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 42.5 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 81.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	(81.7%)	55.9%	(34.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and Germany together made up 91.4% of Cameroon's total pork imports by volume. Other countries contributed to a more diversified but less significant portion of imports.

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 displayed an unstable trend over this period. Imports peaked in 2018 and bottomed out in 2019, with the peak value being four times higher than the trough. In 2020, Cameroon imported 186.2 thousand US dollars worth of pork, showing a sudden rise of 59.1% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 117.0 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 469.5 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2019 with a 75.1% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.7%	(75.1%)	59.1%	(24.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and Germany accounted for the majority of pork import value to Cameroon, with other markets playing a less significant role individually.

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