Other dairy is expected to register a significant decline in volume sales in Cameroon in 2025, due to a sharp drop in sales of condensed milk, which is expected to drag down the overall performance of other dairy. Euromonitor International's Other Dairy in Cameroon report offers in-depth knowledge o ...

There is expected to be a moderate increase in current value sales in plant-based dairy is Cameroon in 2025, though volume sales are expected to fall slightly. A positive for the segment is that local company Camlait has resumed production of its soy-based yoghurt and milk. Following a prolonged fiv ...

Butter and spreads is expected to register both healthy current value and more moderate volume growth in Cameroon in 2025. Value sales continue to be sustained by demand for margarine, which remains one of the most popular spreads, alongside chocolate spreads, due to affordability and widespread ava ...

Dairy products and alternatives in Cameroon is expected to register modest current value growth in 2025, though volume growth is expected to more muted. Powder milk continues to be Cameroon’s most popular dairy product. It is a staple and is added to hot drinks, such as malt-based or chocolate drink ...

Cheese in Cameroon in 2025 is expected to register healthy current value growth, though volume growth is only expected to be marginal. Cheese is almost exclusively imported, mainly from the EU. Expatriates, urban professionals and returning diaspora continue to lead consumption, with other Camerooni ...

Yoghurt and sour milk products in expected to register both healthy current value and volume growth in 2025 in Cameroon. In fact, yoghurt is expected to register the highest volume growth of all dairy products in 2025. Yoghurt is increasingly seen as a staple and is often consumed at breakfast. In a ...

There is expected to be high current value growth in baby food in Cameroon in 2025, with this value growth mainly due to price rises. Volume growth is expected to be more modest, in spite of continuing population growth. Dried baby food outperforms milk formula, both in terms of value and volume gro ...

Drinking milk is expected to register healthy current value growth in Cameroon in 2025, though volume growth is expected to be more subdued. Powder milk continues to account for most value sales and is Cameroon’s most popular dairy product. Powder milk is a staple and is added to hot drinks, such as ...

Cameroon’s economic growth rate is expected to be moderate in 2025, with projected real GDP growth rising to 3.6%, up from 3.3% in 2024. A combination of improved energy supply, stronger public and foreign investment, and robust performance in non-oil sectors is expected to drive growth this year. U ...

Snacks in Cameroon is expected to register modest current value and volume growth in 2025. Inflation is expected to rise slightly in 2024, and with continuing rising costs, consumers remain price sensitive. Companies are also taking action to cope with rising costs, such as reformulating products or ...

Value growth in Cameroon in 2025 is expected to be driven primarily by unit price increases, amidst sluggish volume growth. Soaring prices of cocoa globally and in Cameroon, due to poor harvests, are feeding into significant price rises in chocolate confectionery and dampening volume sales. Tablets ...

Ice cream is expected to register healthy current value and moderate volume growth in Cameroon in 2025. While informal sales of cheaper unpackaged varieties by roadside vendors still account for a large share of total consumption. formal sales are expected to make a comeback, as price pressures on m ...

While savoury snacks are expected to register the highest current value and volume growth across all snacks in Cameroon in 2025, it still remains underdeveloped, with value sales being relatively low. This is mainly explained by the traditional preference for sweeter and more indulgence-oriented sna ...

Sweet biscuits, snacks bars and fruit snacks is expected to register healthy current value and moderate volume growth in Cameroon in 2025. However, inflation is still an issue, with prices for cocoa in particular increasing, and volume sales are mainly driven by price. Companies have resorted to shr ...

While gum in Cameroon is expected to register current value growth in 2025 with inflation still being an issue, volume growth is expected to be muted. This continuing price sensitivity benefits local brands, which are more affordable, and are widely available, including at roadsides stalls and kiosk ...

Sweet confectionery continued to be Cameroon’s most popular snack and is expected to register both healthy current value and volume growth in 2025. A very robust, competitive local sector that has affordable offerings, that are often sold in single units of XAF25-50 per unit, continues to support va ...

Bath and shower maintained positive sales in Cameroon in 2024, driven by a preference for products which offer functional benefits beyond fragrance and cleansing alone, such as alleviating rashes and eczema, promoting skin rejuvenation, radiance, and incorporating herbal infusions. The increasing re ...

Deodorants enjoyed positive sales in Cameroon in 2024, due to the requirement of such products considering the country’s hot and intense tropical climate. This heightens perspiration levels and, in turn, the need for effective perspiration and odour management, thus supporting sales of antiperspiran ...

Men’s grooming achieved low positive growth in value terms in Cameroon in 2024, with volume also positive, albeit lower than value but still up compared to the previous year. Men’s shaving is the largest and best performing category, while men’s mass fragrances also contribute to growth. In Cameroon ...

Positive sales of baby and child-specific products were driven by affordability and age-specific priorities in Cameroon in 2024. Local players cater to price-sensitive consumers, offering affordable options, while premium options are more popular for newborns and infants under two years of age. Euro ...

Depilatories saw small positive value sales in Cameroon in 2024, with volume in a negative slump, albeit slightly less steep than seen in 2023. Unlike in Western markets, where beauty standards emphasise extensive hair removal, Cameroonian women feel less societal pressure to remove body hair beyond ...

Mass beauty and personal care saw positive sales in Cameroon in 2024, driven by high price sensitivity in the country which has been exacerbated by rising energy costs and food prices, reinforced the demand for affordable mass brands. Euromonitor International's Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Came ...

Oral care saw robust value growth in Cameroon in 2024, with volume also in low positive growth, albeit with the latter down on the previous two years. This dynamic is attributed to the rise in prices of toothpaste, as manufacturers took it upon themselves to hike unit prices, despite costs at manufa ...

Beauty and personal care saw steady volume growth in Cameroon in 2024, with value growth higher and also showing a stable performance. Key drivers to sales across beauty and personal care include rising demand for beauty products with organic and functional ingredients, such as charcoal, moringa (mo ...

Hair care achieved small positive value sales in Cameroon in 2024, with volume in a marginal slump, which is still an improvement on the previous year. Hair care faces both opportunities and challenges in Cameroon, due to the rise of wig culture and associated hair care needs. For example, styling a ...