Raw cane or beet sugar in solid form market in Cameroon

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Cameroon's production of raw cane sugar in solid form fell from 130 thousand tonnes to 86.5 thousand tonnes, with market size following a similar downward trend from 130 thousand tonnes to 86.2 thousand tonnes. The decline was interrupted only by a modest recovery to 120 thousand tonnes in 2021.

The market is dominated by the state-owned company Sosucam, which faced significant operational challenges. In 2024, Sosucam reported major losses aggravated by social unrest among seasonal workers and fires that destroyed 1 000 hectares of sugarcane, equivalent to roughly 50 000 tonnes of cane. These events highlighted the structural difficulties that contributed to the multi-year production decline.

Production raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

Cameroon's production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 115.5 thousand tons, which represents a 9.5% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.2%, averaging an annual decline of 3.9%. The most stable year was 2018, with no significant change in output.

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

Exports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Cameroon

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 512 times. In 2020, exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Cameroon totaled 13 tons, marking an 80.5% drop compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chad was the primary market for Cameroon's raw cane or beet sugar in solid form exports, accounting for 83.5% of total export volumes. Other destinations played a minor role in the export structure.

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, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 449-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form exports from Cameroon was 11 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 85.3% decrease from 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, two countries—Chad and the Central African Republic—accounted for the majority of export value, with a combined share of 99.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Cameroon

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 12 690-fold difference. In 2020, imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form into Cameroon totaled 2 407 tons, representing a sharp increase of 51 440.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 ton, and the largest decline occurred that same year, at 100.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and France were the two key sources for Cameroon's imports in kind, together accounting for 99.9% of total import volumes.

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, K $ US

There were significant fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import values were at their lowest in 2018 and highest in 2017, with a 2 349-fold difference. In 2020, the value of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form imports into Cameroon stood at 1 245 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp rise of 42 075.0% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that year, at 100.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, two markets—Brazil and France—dominated Cameroon's imports in value terms for raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, jointly representing 99.7% 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