• How much palm oil does Cameroon export?
  • Exports In 2022, Cameroon exported $2.8M in Palm Oil, making it the 66th largest exporter of Palm Oil in the world. At the same year, Palm Oil was the 42nd most exported product in Cameroon.
  • Does Cameroon have a national strategy for palm oil?
  • Governance requires having at least a national oil palm strategy still awaiting, then fighting against deforestation, approving selling prices, rationalizing production and reducing imports. Cameroon has a national strategy for sustainable development of the palm oil sector which is pending validation.
  • Where does Cameroon source its palm oil from?
  • For several years, Cameroon has been faced with a dilemma: most of its imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Gabon. Boosting productivity without jeopardizing sustainability has been a challenge.
  • How many oil palm plantations are there in Cameroon?
  • In Cameroon, there are over 170,000 ha of oil palm plantations, including 70,000 ha of industrial plantations and 100,000 ha of village plantations.