Coconut and palm kernel oil exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coconut and palm kernel oil by Cameroon reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 2307% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 134% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.3 million.
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 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $95K | 137 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $27K | 36 t |
| 2019 | $4K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $6K | 4 t |
Where Cameroon exports coconut and palm kernel oil to
Spain alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.3M | 100% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1513
| 1513.21 | Crude palm kernel or babassu oil | 100% |
| 1513.29 | Refined palm kernel or babassu oil | 0.4% |
| 1513.19 | Refined coconut oil | 0% |
| 1513.11 | Crude coconut oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1513.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.40.
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 coconut and palm kernel oil exports (HS 1513): 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 1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of coconut and palm kernel oil exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy coconut and palm kernel oil from Cameroon?
Spain was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of coconut and palm kernel oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coconut and palm kernel oil from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil?
The HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil is heading 1513. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1513.21 (100% of the value) and 1513.29 (0%).
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