Key Market Indicators
Cameroon's spice consumption is projected to reach approximately 63,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 60,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks a steady annual growth rate of 0.8%. Since 2019, Cameroonian demand for spices has increased by an average of 0.7% each year. In 2023, Cameroon ranked 23rd in global spice consumption, with Morocco surpassing it with 60,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand, taking the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. On the production front, Cameroon's spice output is expected to reach around 111,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 106,000 metric tons in 2023, representing an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. Since 2019, the country's spice production has risen by 1% annually. In 2023, Cameroon was the 17th largest spice producer worldwide, with Sri Lanka slightly ahead at 106,000 metric tons. China, Nigeria, and Indonesia held the second, third, and fourth positions in spice production, respectively.
