Coffee exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon exported coffee worth $29.4 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $61.7 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 | $29.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $40.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 24.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $61.7M | 26.9K t |
Where Cameroon exports coffee to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (31%), Portugal (26%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 100% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 0.1% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 0% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 33% below the world average of $5.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee imports to Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon imported coffee worth $615 thousand (18 tonnes). Switzerland alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Cameroon coffee exports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported coffee worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from Cameroon?
Italy was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Portugal (26%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coffee from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $61.7 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $61.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also import coffee?
Yes. Cameroon imported $615 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Italy and Lebanon. On balance Cameroon is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (100% of the value) and 0901.21 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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