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Wheat and meslin market in Cameroon

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wheat and meslin market in Cameroon expanded from 746 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 967 thousand tonnes in 2021, driven by sustained import demand despite the government's initial steps toward import substitution. In 2018, authorities set a target for incorporating 10% local flour in bakeries, followed by subsidies for wheat research in 2019 and the launch of a broader agricultural import-substitution plan in 2020.

Market volume then contracted to 921 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 888 thousand tonnes in 2023. The decline was first triggered by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which disrupted traditional supply channels and reduced Russia's market share. The drop deepened in 2023 after the official rollout of a wheat import-substitution policy, backed by 114.5 billion FCFA, which cut wheat imports by 27%.

Imports rebounded sharply to 1 133 thousand tonnes in 2024, as persistent trade frictions and higher tariffs pushed import costs up by 20%, while increased shipments contributed to a drop in factory-level flour prices. The year also saw the adoption of 29 mandatory agro-food standards for wheat flour and the distribution of 200 tonnes of wheat seeds to boost domestic production.

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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 wheat and meslin in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wheat and meslin, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat and meslin, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's wheat and meslin production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2019, production hit its lowest point at 500.0 t, representing a 28.6% decrease from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had recovered to 666.7 t, marking a 33.3% improvement over 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 16.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.5%)	(28.6%)	33.3%	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin from Cameroon

Exports in kind, K t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chad was the exclusive destination for Cameroon's wheat and meslin exports in kind, consistently representing 100.0% of total shipments throughout this period.

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, M $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 timeframe, Chad accounted for 100.0% of Cameroon's wheat and meslin exports in value terms, effectively dominating this trade flow.

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 wheat and meslin to Cameroon

Imports in kind, K t

Cameroon's wheat and meslin imports in kind declined after a two-year upward trend. In 2019, imports peaked at 857.9 K t, reflecting a 15.1% increase from the prior year. By 2020, imports had dropped slightly to 854.8 K t, showing little change compared to 2019. Over the full 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 25.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	15.1%	(0.4%)	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, France, and Canada were the primary sources for Cameroon's wheat and meslin imports in kind. Russia led with 49.0% of imports, followed by France at 26.4% and Canada at 17.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 92.7% 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, M $ US

Cameroon's wheat and meslin imports in value terms fell following a two-year rise. In 2018, imports saw their largest increase of 16.8%. By 2019, they reached a high of 243.8 M $ US. In 2020, imports dipped to 242.9 M $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 35.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.8%	16.8%	(0.4%)	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, France, and Canada dominated Cameroon's wheat and meslin imports in value terms, collectively representing 92.8% of total import flows.

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