2023
Exports
$37.4MWorld Rnk 26 / 134
Flag Rnk 14 / 786
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Cotton
-2.55Rnk 1021 / 1025
2023
Imports
$153kWorld Rnk 98 / 179
Flag Rnk 718 / 1053
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Cameroon
-1.2Rnk 119 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Cameroon exported $37.4M in Raw Cotton, making it the 26th largest exporter of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 14th most exported product in Cameroon. The main destination of Raw Cotton exports from Cameroon are: Turkey ($17.6M), China ($6.77M), India ($5.28M), Portugal ($3.55M), and Pakistan ($2.73M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Cotton of Cameroon between 2022 and 2023 were Turkey ($9.59M) and France ($16.4k).

Imports In 2023, Cameroon imported $153k in Raw Cotton, becoming the 98th largest importer of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 718th most imported product in Cameroon. Cameroon imports Raw Cotton primarily from: United States ($100k) and Indonesia ($53.5k).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Cotton for Cameroon between 2022 and 2023 were United States ($100k).

Latest Trends

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Subnational Monthly Trade

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$37.4M
IMPORTS (2023)$153k
NET TRADE (2023)$37.3M

In 2023, Cameroon exported $37.4M in Raw Cotton. The main destinations of Cameroon exports on Raw Cotton were Turkey ($17.6M), China ($6.77M), India ($5.28M), Portugal ($3.55M), and Pakistan ($2.73M).

In 2023, Cameroon imported $153k in Raw Cotton, mainly from United States ($100k) and Indonesia ($53.5k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Cotton EXPORT MARKETS FOR Cameroon WERE (2022 - 2023):
Turkey$9.59M (120%)
France$16.4k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Cotton BY Cameroon WERE (2022 - 2023):
India-$26.4M (-83.3%)
China-$21.7M (-76.2%)
Vietnam-$15.1M (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Cameroon's main exporting competitors in Raw Cotton were:
In 2023, Cameroon's main importing competitors in Raw Cotton were:

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Trade Value of Raw Cotton by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $18.2M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALTurkey+ $31.9k

Raw Cotton’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $18.2M.   Raw Cotton’s highest import potential is Turkey with an import gap of $31.9k.

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