Markets & economics
Cameroon market
Key themes of Cameroon's agricultural and food markets, with links to official data.
Cameroon combines several agro-ecological zones, from humid forest to the highland savannah of Adamawa, which allows a wide range of crops and livestock. Agriculture remains a major source of employment and income.
Food and rice
- Rice consumption relies largely on imports, mainly from Asia
- Broken-rice grades (5%, 25%, 100%) serve different price segments
- Distribution through wholesalers and retail markets
Maize, soybean and feed
- Maize is both a staple food and the main energy ingredient of animal feed
- Soybean supplies protein for feed and food processing
- Poultry and livestock growth drives feed demand
Livestock in Adamawa
- A long-standing cattle-rearing region
- Opportunities in genetics, forage and veterinary services
Infrastructure
- Port of Douala, gateway for Cameroon and landlocked neighbours (Chad, Central African Republic)
- Deep-water port of Kribi
- Railway from Douala to Ngaoundéré (Adamawa)
Figures on production, imports and prices are shown only with their official source, period and unit on the macroeconomic intelligence page.
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