Cameroon Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECCASbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
CEMACbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-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 accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBESC Required
Shipments to Cameroon require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
PAD
Cost:
$120-180 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
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
Key Trade Institutions in Cameroon
Investment Promotion Agency (API)
Export Authoritywww.api.cm
+237 222 22 52 41
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsAgence des Normes et de la Qualité (ANOR)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Cameroon's trade requirements?
