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Tomato market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Tomato production in Cameroon began the period at 1 161 thousand tons in 2018, supported by year-round cultivation potential and dry-season advantages that reduce fungal attacks and production costs. However, the market volume declined to 1 102 thousand tons in 2019. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to border closures and a sharp drop in tomato prices, but a government recovery plan aimed at saving 600 000 jobs in the sector helped stabilize output, with production reaching 1 103 thousand tons.

From 2021 onward, tomato production entered a steady growth phase. Output rose to 1 141 thousand tons in 2021, then jumped to 1 216 thousand tons in 2022, and further increased to 1 248 thousand tons in 2023. This consistent expansion over three years lifted the market volume by over 13% from the 2020 level.

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. 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, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 tomato in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon ranked 20th globally in tomato production.

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Cameroon produced 1 105 thousand tonnes of tomatoes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.4%, averaging 3.0% annually. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 1 161 thousand tonnes, marking a 15.0% increase that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(5.1%)	0.3%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Cameroon

Exports in kind, t

Tomato export volumes from Cameroon experienced significant fluctuations during this period. In 2020, shipments reached 1 704 tonnes, a sharp increase of 1,384.3% compared to 2019. The lowest level was recorded in 2018 at just 80 tonnes, representing an 88.3% decline that year. Overall, exports varied dramatically, with a 21-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.3%)	43.0%	1 384.3%	35.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Gabon was the primary destination for Cameroon's tomato exports in volume terms, accounting for 70.0% of total shipments. The remaining 30.0% was distributed among numerous other markets.

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 value of Cameroon's tomato exports showed considerable volatility over these years. In 2020, exports totaled 361.3 thousand US dollars, surging by 1,487.0% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22.8 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 89.9% drop that year. Export values fluctuated widely, with a 25-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.9%)	(89.9%)	1 487.0%	(13.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Nigeria and Gabon together dominated Cameroon's tomato export value, consistently representing 96.6% of total earnings. This high concentration was accompanied by a long tail of smaller markets contributing the remaining share.

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 tomato to Cameroon

Imports in kind, t

Cameroon's tomato import volumes displayed notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 tonnes, down by 85.7% from 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 27 tonnes, which represented a substantial 561.8% increase that year. Overall, import volumes shifted sevenfold between the maximum in 2019 and the minimum in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.8%)	561.8%	(85.7%)	(25.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Portugal, France, and Morocco were the core sources for Cameroon's tomato imports in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 52.0% of imports, France for 26.4%, and Morocco for 14.5%, together making up 92.8% 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

In 2020, Cameroon imported 33.4 thousand US dollars worth of tomatoes, a slight decrease of 3.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values increased by 28.9%, averaging 8.8% annually. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 24.9 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 34.7 thousand US dollars, marking a 39.1% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	39.1%	(3.8%)	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France remained the leading source for Cameroon's tomato imports in value terms, accounting for 72.1% of total import spending. Other destinations played a much smaller role in the import market.

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