Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon
4. Imports of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon

Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average smoked fish, incl. fillets export price amounted to $5,128 per ton, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $7,788 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($31,900 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Central African Republic (+32.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

The average smoked fish, incl. fillets import price stood at $6,512 per ton in 2022, surging by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $12,629 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($21,385 per ton), while the price for Chad ($536 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon

For the third year in a row, Cameroon recorded decline in shipments abroad of smoked fish, incl. fillets, which decreased by -31.2% to 4.3 tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -4.7% was in 2020.

In value terms, smoked fish, incl. fillets exports declined sharply to $22K in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $217K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets from Cameroon in 2022:

1. Nigeria (4171.0 kg)
2. Chad (85.0 kg)
3. Central African Republic (29.0 kg)
4. France (1.0 kg)

Imports of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Cameroon

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of smoked fish, incl. fillets, when their volume decreased by -96.8% to 217 kg. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year.

In value terms, smoked fish, incl. fillets imports fell notably to $1.4K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $30K, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets to Cameroon in 2022:

1. Chad (84.0 kg)
2. Gabon (77.0 kg)
3. France (52.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform