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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

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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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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

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Free zone benefits
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Duty exemptions
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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

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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

Agence des Normes et de la Qualité (ANOR)

Standards Body

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