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    Trade with Cameroon

    Heart of Central African Trade

    Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Cameroon.

    GDP

    $64.8BProjection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $58.9B (World Bank · 2025)

    Population

    29.9M
    World Bank · 2025

    Yaoundé

    Capital

    XAF

    Currency

    0+

    Verified Suppliers

    0+

    Products Listed

    Cameroon Trade Intelligence

    Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

    Economic Overview

    Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

    GDP
    $64.8BProjection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $58.9B (World Bank · 2025)
    Real GDP growth
    3.2%Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 3.2% (World Bank · 2025)
    GDP per person
    $2,115Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,972 (World Bank · 2025)
    Inflation
    3.4%Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 3.4% (World Bank · 2025)
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    Trade Agreements & Market Access

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    AfCFTA Member

    African Continental Free Trade Area

    Ratified

    54

    Countries

    90%

    Tariff Elimination

    $3.4T

    Market Size

    Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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    Other Trade Agreements

    ECCASbilateral
    active
    Preferential access
    Regional
    CEMACbilateral
    active
    Preferential access
    Regional
    EPA with EUbilateral
    active
    Duty-free quota-free access
    European Union
    Total Active Agreements4
    Preferential Market Access0+ countries

    Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages

    Top Export Products

    Crude oil
    Cocoa
    Coffee
    Cotton
    Timber
    Aluminum
    Bananas

    Competitive Advantages

    Central African resource baseRegional connectivity hubEnergy sector expertisePremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs

    Export Incentives & Benefits

    ✓
    Free zone benefits
    ✓
    Duty exemptions
    ✓
    CEMAC preferential access

    Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

    Full Guide

    BESC Required

    Shipments to Cameroon require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.

    Authority:

    PAD

    Cost:

    $120-180 USD

    Processing:

    24-48 hours

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    Required Export Documents

    Commercial Invoice
    Packing List
    Certificate of Origin
    Phytosanitary Certificate
    Quality Certificate
    Customs Declaration

    Export Procedure Steps

    1Register with API
    2Obtain export license
    3Apply for Certificate of Origin
    4Get ANOR certification
    5Submit customs declaration

    Logistics Performance IndexImproving

    Overall LPI Score

    2.70/ 5.00

    Below Average

    World Rank

    #95

    of 160

    Score Breakdown

    Customs Efficiency2.50
    Infrastructure Quality2.40
    Int'l Shipments2.80
    Logistics Competence2.60
    Tracking & Tracing2.50
    Timeliness3.00

    Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index

    Ports & Entry Points Performance

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    Port of Douala

    Sea Port
    Moderate

    Capacity

    1.5M TEUs

    Avg. Dwell Time

    7 days

    Annual TEUs

    1.2M

    Operating Hours

    24/7

    Port of Kribi

    Sea Port
    Low Congestion

    Capacity

    500K TEUs

    Avg. Dwell Time

    9 days

    Operating Hours

    24/7

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    Key Trade Institutions in Cameroon

    Investment Promotion Agency (API)

    Export Authority
    www.api.cm
    +237 222 22 52 41

    Direction Générale des Douanes

    Customs
    www.douanes.cm

    Agence des Normes et de la Qualité (ANOR)

    Standards Body
    www.anor.cm

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