Key Market Indicators
Cameroon's fish production is projected to reach approximately 18,600 metric tons by 2028, up from around 12,400 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. Since 1982, the country's fish supply has seen a significant increase of 17.6% per year. In contrast, fish consumption in Cameroon is expected to decline slightly, reaching about 183,000 metric tons by 2028, down from nearly 194,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual decrease of 0.9%. Since 2019, the country's fish demand has been falling at a rate of 0.6% per year. In the global context, Cameroon was ranked 28th in fish consumption in 2023. Germany surpassed Cameroon with a consumption of nearly 194,000 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the same ranking.
