Cameroon: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian grapefruit market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Cameroon

In value terms, grapefruit production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average grapefruit yield in Cameroon was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grapefruit harvested area in Cameroon amounted to less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Cameroon

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of grapefruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Gabon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Gabon amounted to X%.

In value terms, Gabon ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Cameroon worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Gabon, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gabon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were imported into Cameroon; with an increase of X% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X kg) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Cameroon, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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