Agriculture
Description: Cattle breeding is mainly concentrated in the northern regions (Adamaoua, North, Far North) and in the West of Cameroon.
Productivity: Cameroon has around 6 million head of cattle. Beef production amounts to around 100,000 tonnes per year. Cattle farming contributes significantly to food security and the local economy, with potential for export to neighboring countries such as Nigeria, Chad and the Central African Republic.
Business opportunities: Meat processing, export of quality meat, development of slaughtering infrastructure and herd management are opportunities for investors. Milk and its derivatives are also products with a growing market.
Productivity: Cameroon has around 6 million head of cattle. Beef production amounts to around 100,000 tonnes per year. Cattle farming contributes significantly to food security and the local economy, with potential for export to neighboring countries such as Nigeria, Chad and the Central African Republic.
Business opportunities: Meat processing, export of quality meat, development of slaughtering infrastructure and herd management are opportunities for investors. Milk and its derivatives are also products with a growing market.
Description: This breeding is well developed in urban and peri-urban areas, mainly in the Center, the Littoral, the West, and the Far North.
Productivity: Cameroon produces around 50 million chickens per year, and poultry meat production exceeds 70,000 tonnes. Consumption of eggs and poultry meat is increasing, with annual production of around 200 million eggs.
Business opportunities: The development of industrial livestock farming, improvement of processing infrastructure (slaughterhouses), and export to neighboring countries are promising areas of investment. In addition, the production of eggs and egg products offers great opportunities.
Productivity: Cameroon produces around 50 million chickens per year, and poultry meat production exceeds 70,000 tonnes. Consumption of eggs and poultry meat is increasing, with annual production of around 200 million eggs.
Business opportunities: The development of industrial livestock farming, improvement of processing infrastructure (slaughterhouses), and export to neighboring countries are promising areas of investment. In addition, the production of eggs and egg products offers great opportunities.
Description: Pig farming is mainly present in the Western and Littoral regions.
Productivity: With an annual production of more than 1.2 million pigs, Cameroon is one of the largest pork producers in Central Africa. The pork market is growing, particularly in large cities.
Business opportunities: Pig production offers significant prospects, particularly in meat processing (charcuterie), as well as in improving genetics and breeding infrastructure.
Productivity: With an annual production of more than 1.2 million pigs, Cameroon is one of the largest pork producers in Central Africa. The pork market is growing, particularly in large cities.
Business opportunities: Pig production offers significant prospects, particularly in meat processing (charcuterie), as well as in improving genetics and breeding infrastructure.
Description: Practiced mainly in the North and the Far North, as well as in certain parts of the West.
Productivity: Cameroon has around 6 million sheep and 4 million goats. These animals are mainly raised for their meat, consumed locally and exported to neighboring countries.
Business opportunities: Small ruminants represent a quick source of income for small-scale farmers, and there are opportunities in improving breeding techniques, processing and marketing of meat.
Productivity: Cameroon has around 6 million sheep and 4 million goats. These animals are mainly raised for their meat, consumed locally and exported to neighboring countries.
Business opportunities: Small ruminants represent a quick source of income for small-scale farmers, and there are opportunities in improving breeding techniques, processing and marketing of meat.
Description: Aquaculture is booming, especially in the Littoral and Center. The main species farmed are tilapia and catfish.
Productivity: Annual production of fish from aquaculture is estimated at 25,000 tonnes, with potential for even greater growth due to growing local and international demand.
Business opportunities: Aquaculture presents opportunities in large-scale production, processing, as well as export to neighboring fish-deficit countries. Investments in fish farms, processing infrastructure and aquaculture technology are essential for the development of the sector.
Productivity: Annual production of fish from aquaculture is estimated at 25,000 tonnes, with potential for even greater growth due to growing local and international demand.
Business opportunities: Aquaculture presents opportunities in large-scale production, processing, as well as export to neighboring fish-deficit countries. Investments in fish farms, processing infrastructure and aquaculture technology are essential for the development of the sector.
Description: Beekeeping is practiced in forest regions such as the South and the East, as well as in Adamaoua.
Productivity: Honey production in Cameroon is around 8,000 tonnes per year, but there is huge potential for higher growth with increasing demand in local and international markets.
Business opportunities: The production and export of quality organic honey are little-exploited niches, offering great investment prospects. Cameroonian honey is particularly popular on international markets.
Productivity: Honey production in Cameroon is around 8,000 tonnes per year, but there is huge potential for higher growth with increasing demand in local and international markets.
Business opportunities: The production and export of quality organic honey are little-exploited niches, offering great investment prospects. Cameroonian honey is particularly popular on international markets.
Description: This breeding is developing in urban and peri-urban areas, particularly in the Center and the West.
Productivity: Rabbit farming, although modest compared to other types of farming, is beginning to attract attention due to the growing demand for lean, quality meat.
Business opportunities: Intensive rabbit breeding, processing and marketing of rabbit meat, as well as exporting can represent interesting opportunities for investors.
Productivity: Rabbit farming, although modest compared to other types of farming, is beginning to attract attention due to the growing demand for lean, quality meat.
Business opportunities: Intensive rabbit breeding, processing and marketing of rabbit meat, as well as exporting can represent interesting opportunities for investors.
Industrial processing: The development of processing industries to add value to animal products, such as processed meat, milk and its derivatives, and charcuterie.
Genetic improvement: Investments in genetic research and improvement of animal breeds to increase productivity.
Slaughtering and processing infrastructure: Development of modern slaughterhouses and packaging infrastructure to meet international standards.
Export: With neighbors like Nigeria, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon can develop a strong export sector for meat and livestock products.
Training and technologies: The adoption of new technologies in farm management and training of breeders to improve efficiency and yields.
These different types of livestock farming, associated with government policies aimed at encouraging the modernization of the sector, make Cameroon a territory of opportunities for local and foreign investors in the field of agropastoral farming.
Genetic improvement: Investments in genetic research and improvement of animal breeds to increase productivity.
Slaughtering and processing infrastructure: Development of modern slaughterhouses and packaging infrastructure to meet international standards.
Export: With neighbors like Nigeria, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon can develop a strong export sector for meat and livestock products.
Training and technologies: The adoption of new technologies in farm management and training of breeders to improve efficiency and yields.
These different types of livestock farming, associated with government policies aimed at encouraging the modernization of the sector, make Cameroon a territory of opportunities for local and foreign investors in the field of agropastoral farming.
Products: SABC, a subsidiary of Castel Group, is one of the largest players in the agro-industry in Cameroon. It mainly focuses on the production of beverages (beers, sodas, mineral waters) from agricultural products such as corn and sugar cane.
Market share: In the beverage sector, SABC dominates with about 70% of the beer and soda market.
Market share: In the beverage sector, SABC dominates with about 70% of the beer and soda market.
Products: Banana, rubber, palm oil. CDC is the second largest agro-industrial company in Cameroon after SOCAPALM. It manages large banana, rubber and palm oil plantations.
Market share: CDC is a key player in the banana market, accounting for approximately 30% of Cameroon’s banana exports.
Market share: CDC is a key player in the banana market, accounting for approximately 30% of Cameroon’s banana exports.
Products: Crude palm oil and derivatives (refined oil, soaps). SOCAPALM is one of the largest producers of palm oil in Cameroon, representing approximately 40% of national production.
Market share: SOCAPALM controls a significant share of the palm oil market, with several plantations in the coastal and southern regions of Cameroon.
Market share: SOCAPALM controls a significant share of the palm oil market, with several plantations in the coastal and southern regions of Cameroon.
Products: Hevea (rubber). HEVECAM is one of the largest producers of rubber in Cameroon, with thousands of hectares of plantations in the Southern region.
Market share: HEVECAM covers a large share of the national market and also exports rubber internationally, representing approximately 60% of national rubber production.
Market share: HEVECAM covers a large share of the national market and also exports rubber internationally, representing approximately 60% of national rubber production.
Products: Cosmetic products based on local raw materials such as cocoa and shea.
Market share: BIOPHARMA is a major player in the cosmetics sector with a strong presence on the national market and in the sub-region.
Market share: BIOPHARMA is a major player in the cosmetics sector with a strong presence on the national market and in the sub-region.
Products: Dessert banana. PHP is the largest producer and exporter of dessert bananas in Cameroon, with plantations located in the Penja region.
Market share: PHP controls approximately 45% of banana exports in Cameroon, making it a dominant player in this sector.
Market share: PHP controls approximately 45% of banana exports in Cameroon, making it a dominant player in this sector.
Products: Cocoa and coffee. Cargill is a major player in the purchase, processing, and export of Cameroonian cocoa. It also supports small producers through sustainable development initiatives.
Market share: Cameroon produces approximately 600,000 tons of cocoa, and Cargill plays a crucial role in exporting to international markets.
Market share: Cameroon produces approximately 600,000 tons of cocoa, and Cargill plays a crucial role in exporting to international markets.
Products: Vegetable oils, mainly soy and palm based. SAR is a major player in the refining of vegetable oils in Cameroon.
Market share: The company covers a large part of the edible oil market in Cameroon, alongside SOCAPALM.
Market share: The company covers a large part of the edible oil market in Cameroon, alongside SOCAPALM.
Products: Milk, dairy products (yogurt, butter, cheese). Ferme Suisse is one of the leaders in the dairy products sector in Cameroon.
Market share: This local producer holds a notable position in the processed dairy products segment, although it faces competition from imports.
Market share: This local producer holds a notable position in the processed dairy products segment, although it faces competition from imports.
Various actors: Several SMEs are involved in the processing of corn and cassava into flour, starch and other derivative products, some of which benefit from government programs to support local production and reduce dependence on imports.
National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (SND30): This plan includes initiatives to support agro-industry, including mechanization programs, modernization of rural infrastructure, and encouragement of local processing of agricultural products.
Agropoles: The government has set up agropole projects to modernize agricultural production, increase local processing, and create special economic zones dedicated to agro-industry.
Subsidies and Financing: Farmers benefit from subsidies for the purchase of machinery and improved seeds. Financing is also provided to promote the installation of local processing units.
Agropoles: The government has set up agropole projects to modernize agricultural production, increase local processing, and create special economic zones dedicated to agro-industry.
Subsidies and Financing: Farmers benefit from subsidies for the purchase of machinery and improved seeds. Financing is also provided to promote the installation of local processing units.
Production: Cassava is one of the main staple crops in Cameroon, with an annual production of about 5.5 million tons.
Demand: Very high demand on the local and regional market for human consumption (gari, tapioca) as well as in the starch industry.
Potential: Cassava is widely consumed in Africa and its transformation into derived products (starch, flour) offers opportunities for valorization.
Demand: Very high demand on the local and regional market for human consumption (gari, tapioca) as well as in the starch industry.
Potential: Cassava is widely consumed in Africa and its transformation into derived products (starch, flour) offers opportunities for valorization.
Production: Cameroon produces about 300,000 tons of yams each year.
Demand: Highly prized in local and regional cuisines. Exported to markets such as Europe where the African diaspora constitutes a significant consumer base.
Potential: Yams are a staple food in West Africa and their consumption continues to grow.
Demand: Highly prized in local and regional cuisines. Exported to markets such as Europe where the African diaspora constitutes a significant consumer base.
Potential: Yams are a staple food in West Africa and their consumption continues to grow.
Production: Sweet potato production is about 1.1 million tons in Cameroon.
Demand: Highly demanded on the local market for direct consumption and as an ingredient in various local dishes.
Potential: In addition to human consumption, there are prospects in processing into flour and derived products.
Demand: Highly demanded on the local market for direct consumption and as an ingredient in various local dishes.
Potential: In addition to human consumption, there are prospects in processing into flour and derived products.
Production: Annual production is about 300,000 tons.
Demand: Consumed locally as roasted peanuts, peanut paste, and peanut oil. Export to regional markets in Central Africa.
Potential: Processing into peanut oil and peanut butter has potential to increase value addition.
Demand: Consumed locally as roasted peanuts, peanut paste, and peanut oil. Export to regional markets in Central Africa.
Potential: Processing into peanut oil and peanut butter has potential to increase value addition.
Production: Cameroon is one of the producers of ginger in Central Africa.
Demand: In high demand for local cuisine and for export to Europe and Asia, where ginger is used in spices and natural medicine.
Potential: Ginger has potential for processing into essential oil and medicinal products.
Demand: In high demand for local cuisine and for export to Europe and Asia, where ginger is used in spices and natural medicine.
Potential: Ginger has potential for processing into essential oil and medicinal products.
Production: Cameroon produces about 1.8 million tons of plantains per year.
Demand: Strong local demand for direct consumption in the form of fried, boiled or braised plantains.
Potential: Plantains are a staple food and their processing into by-products such as plantain flour for export is a growing opportunity.
Demand: Strong local demand for direct consumption in the form of fried, boiled or braised plantains.
Potential: Plantains are a staple food and their processing into by-products such as plantain flour for export is a growing opportunity.
Mangoes: Highly prized in local markets and in Europe.
Pineapple: Although mentioned as an industrial product, it is also consumed as a fresh fruit.
Papaya: Used in juices and sold in regional markets.
Pineapple: Although mentioned as an industrial product, it is also consumed as a fresh fruit.
Papaya: Used in juices and sold in regional markets.
Production: Cameroon is a major producer of kola nut, used in beverages and energy products.
Demand: Strong demand in West Africa for direct consumption and in the beverage industry.
Potential: Kola nut has a stable demand with cultural and economic importance in West Africa.
Demand: Strong demand in West Africa for direct consumption and in the beverage industry.
Potential: Kola nut has a stable demand with cultural and economic importance in West Africa.
Production: Cameroon produces several varieties of beans, with an annual production of about 200,000 tons.
Demand: Consumed locally and exported to neighboring countries. Beans are also used in traditional dishes.
Potential: Pulses have strong potential, especially for export to markets where demand for plant-based protein sources is increasing.
Demand: Consumed locally and exported to neighboring countries. Beans are also used in traditional dishes.
Potential: Pulses have strong potential, especially for export to markets where demand for plant-based protein sources is increasing.
Production: Growing, sesame is a developing crop with high demand in the oil and food industry.
Demand: Highly demanded in international markets for its use in food, oil and cosmetic products.
Demand: Highly demanded in international markets for its use in food, oil and cosmetic products.
