Cameroon Coffee Market 2025

Cameroon’s coffee market is entering a transformative phase, projected to grow by USD 26.9 million at a 7.7% CAGR through 2030, as the country leverages its dual identity as both producer and emerging consumer of quality coffee. The market’s evolution reflects a strategic balancing act – while maintaining its historic position as a quality bean exporter, domestic consumption patterns are shifting dramatically, particularly in urban centers where breakfast culture modernization is driving unprecedented demand for convenient instant coffee options. This consumption boom is being facilitated by improved distribution networks that bring packaged coffee products to a growing middle class in Yaoundé and Douala, where busy professionals increasingly view coffee as both morning staple and affordable luxury. The instant coffee segment’s expansion runs parallel to the gradual sophistication of local tastes, as Cameroonian roasters capitalize on government support programs like FODECC to upgrade processing capabilities and introduce fresh ground coffee options that highlight the country’s diverse terroirs.

The sector benefits from unique structural advantages, including Cameroon’s rare status as a producer of both Arabica and Robusta varieties, allowing for blended offerings that cater to varying taste preferences and price points. Public-private initiatives are addressing longstanding challenges in the value chain, with the XAF50 billion FODECC program targeting critical infrastructure gaps in processing and quality control that have historically limited domestic value addition. This investment is beginning to yield results, as evidenced by the proliferation of local roasteries that are educating consumers about homegrown coffee potential through tasting events and café partnerships. The market exhibits a distinctive duality – while international instant coffee brands dominate mass retail channels through aggressive pricing and distribution, domestic players are carving niches in the premium fresh segment by emphasizing origin stories and sustainable farming practices that resonate with environmentally conscious urban elites.

Distribution channels are undergoing rapid modernization, with supermarket expansion in major cities improving access to packaged coffee, though traditional open-air markets remain dominant in rural areas. The emergence of digital platforms is creating new avenues for specialty coffee discovery, particularly among younger demographics. As Cameroon’s coffee culture develops, the market presents a rare growth story in Central Africa, combining export-oriented quality improvements with nascent but promising domestic consumption trends. However, persistent challenges including climate change impacts on coffee yields and price volatility in global commodity markets continue to require careful navigation by both producers and brands operating in this evolving market.

Focused on delivering actionable insights, this report explores the Cameroon coffee market, analyzing historical performance from 2020 to 2024 and providing forecasts up to 2030. It assesses market size, growth dynamics, and segment-specific trends, highlighting the factors driving change in the industry. By breaking down the market into product type, packaging type and distribution channel, the report equips decision-makers with a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and growth potential.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the Cameroon coffee market:
Product type: whole beans, ground coffee, instant coffee (standard instant coffee, coffee mixes)
Packaging type: flexible packaging, folding cartons, glass, others
Distribution channel: bars and HoReCa, food and drinks stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, others

The Cameroon market for coffee is divided based on product type, packaging type and distribution channel. By product type, the market features whole beans, ground coffee, and instant coffee (standard instant coffee, coffee mixes). Packaging type categories include flexible packaging, folding cartons, glass, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises bars and HoReCa, food and drinks stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Key players dominating the coffee market include Brazilian Samba, Brulerie Moderne, Food Empire Holdings Ltd., Nestle S.A., NWCA Ltd., Societe Agro-Industrielle et Commerciale du Cameroun, TORRECAM SARL and UCCAO Cameroun. This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the coffee sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Cameroon Coffee Market – Product Type Analysis
Cameroon Coffee Market – Packaging Type Analysis
Cameroon Coffee Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Brazilian Samba
Brulerie Moderne
Food Empire Holdings Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
NWCA Ltd.
Societe Agro-Industrielle et Commerciale du Cameroun
TORRECAM SARL
UCCAO Cameroun
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Cameroon Coffee Market 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Cameroon Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Cameroon Coffee Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table Cameroon Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Cameroon Coffee Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Cameroon Coffee Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Cameroon Coffee Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Cameroon – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Cameroon – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Cameroon – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Cameroon Coffee Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Cameroon Coffee Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Brazilian Samba
Brulerie Moderne
Food Empire Holdings Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
NWCA Ltd.
Societe Agro-Industrielle et Commerciale du Cameroun
TORRECAM SARL
UCCAO Cameroun