2022
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GDP
$44.3BCURRENT US$
Rnk 94 / 186
2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH
47%CURRENT US$
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2022
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 GDP
$547MCURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH
118%CURRENT US$
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2022
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GDP PC 
$1,588CURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP PC GROWTH
10.8%CURRENT US$
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2022
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GDP PC
$2,404CURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP PC GROWTH
82.2%CURRENT US$
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About

Cameroon-Sao Tome and Principe Trade: In 2022, Cameroon exported $32k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products that Cameroon exported to Sao Tome and Principe were Ground Nuts ($8.51k), Fake Hair ($6.63k), and Computers ($5.12k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Cameroon to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 18.3%, from $87.7k in 2017 to $32k in 2022.

In 2022, Cameroon did not export any services to Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome and Principe-Cameroon Trade: In 2022, Sao Tome and Principe exported $802k to Cameroon. The main products that Sao Tome and Principe exported to Cameroon were Palm Oil ($782k), Cars ($20.2k), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($108). Over the past 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Cameroon have increased at an annualized rate of 78%,  from $14.2k in 2017 to $802k in 2022.

In 2022, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any services to Cameroon.

Comparison In 2022,  Cameroon ranked 113 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.01),  and 117 in total exports ($6.95B). That same year, Sao Tome and Principe ranked 207 in total exports ($29.8M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2022, Cameroon exported $32k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products exported from Cameroon to Sao Tome and Principe were Ground Nuts ($8.51k), Fake Hair ($6.63k), and Computers ($5.12k). During the last 5 years the exports of Cameroon to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 18.3%, from $87.7k in 2017 to $32k in 2022.

In 2017, Sao Tome and Principe exported $802k to Cameroon. The main products exported from Sao Tome and Principe to Cameroon were Palm Oil ($782k), Cars ($20.2k), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($108). During the last 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Cameroon have increased at an annualized rate of 78%, from $14.2k in 2022 to $802k in 2017.

Exports from Cameroon (Flag) to Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) to Cameroon (Flag) (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Cameroon (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag)

Cameroon Exports

Sao Tome and Principe Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Cameroon
Top Destination
Netherlands$1.31B
Sao Tome and Principe
Top Destination
Netherlands$7.77M

This map shows whether countries import more from Cameroon or Sao Tome and Principe. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Cameroon and Sao Tome and Principe or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Cameroon than Sao Tome and Principe included Netherlands ($1.31B), France ($1.02B), and India ($974M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Sao Tome and Principe than Cameroon included Gabon ($24.8k), Costa Rica ($12.5k), and Niger ($46.4k).

Difference in imports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and Cameroon (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage Cameroon - Sao Tome and Principe

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Cameroon and Sao Tome and Principe by product, considering products traded by both, Cameroon and Sao Tome and Principe.

During 2022, Cameroon had a large net trade with Sao Tome and Principe in the exports of Footwear and Headwear ($9.31k), Vegetable Products ($8.51k), and Machines ($6.22k).

During 2017, Sao Tome and Principe had a large net trade with Cameroon in the exports of Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($782k) and Transportation ($20.3k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Cameroon and Sao Tome and Principe. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Cameroon indicates it has a comparative advantage over Sao Tome and Principe. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Sao Tome and Principe indicates it has a comparative advantage over Cameroon.

Product Space of Cameroon (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2022)

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