Other oil seeds exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other oil seeds by Cameroon reached $3.1 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.9 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 | $3.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 44.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2018 | $38K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $241K | 233 t |
Where Cameroon exports other oil seeds to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (37%), Nigeria (28%), Kenya (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 37% |
| Nigeria | $882K | 28% |
| Kenya | $558K | 18% |
| Turkey | $312K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $40K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $33K | 1.1% |
| France | $18K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.21 | Cotton seeds | 55% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds (other species) | 30% |
| 1207.40 | Sesame seeds | 10% |
| 1207.29 | Cotton seed cake | 2.9% |
| 1207.70 | Melon seeds | 0.8% |
| 1207.10 | Palm nuts and kernels | 0.5% |
| 1207.50 | Mustard seeds | 0.2% |
| 1207.30 | Oil seeds: castor oil seeds, whether or not broken | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.38, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon other oil seeds exports (HS 1207): 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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported other oil seeds worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy other oil seeds from Cameroon?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Nigeria (28%) and Kenya (18%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other oil seeds from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $241 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1207.21 (55% of the value) and 1207.99 (30%).
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