Cocoa beans exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $1.28 billion of cocoa beans in 2024 (236.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. That is 105% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.28B | 236.2K t |
| 2023 | $624.4M | 219.9K t |
| 2022 | $536.0M | 243.7K t |
| 2021 | $577.3M | 233.6K t |
| 2020 | $579.3M | 232.8K t |
| 2019 | $604.0M | 272.9K t |
| 2018 | $510.2M | 242.5K t |
| 2017 | $495.0M | 205.9K t |
Where Cameroon exports cocoa beans to
Netherlands alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $743.4M | 58% |
| Malaysia | $168.3M | 13% |
| Singapore | $110.4M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $83.2M | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $54.9M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $40.2M | 3.1% |
| France | $26.1M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $21.6M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $18.5M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $9.7M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon cocoa beans exports (HS 1801): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported cocoa beans worth $1.28 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 137 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa beans from Cameroon?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($743.4 million), followed by Malaysia (13%) and Singapore (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cocoa beans from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $495.0 million in 2017 to $1.28 billion in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $651.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 page.
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