Cocoa butter exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $329.4 million of cocoa butter in 2024 (28.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 132 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 210% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $329.4M | 28.0K t |
| 2023 | $106.3M | 24.4K t |
| 2022 | $109.2M | 29.5K t |
| 2021 | $94.3M | 22.3K t |
| 2020 | $90.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $76.9M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $84.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $66.4M | 14.9K t |
Where Cameroon exports cocoa butter to
France alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $206.4M | 63% |
| Germany | $70.3M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $28.2M | 8.6% |
| United States | $10.3M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $5.1M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| Serbia | $3.1M | 1% |
| Singapore | $434K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $330K | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $104K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.77 per kg, close to the world average of $10.99.
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 butter exports (HS 1804): 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 1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa butter exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported cocoa butter worth $329.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 132 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 210% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa butter from Cameroon?
France was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($206.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa butter per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.77 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $10.99 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 butter from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $66.4 million in 2017 to $329.4 million in 2024, an increase of 396%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $119.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa butter?
The HS code for cocoa butter is heading 1804. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1804.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1804 page.
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