Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Cameroon. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Sales in air care in Cameroon in 2023 continued to be driven by the popularity of spray/aerosol air fresheners. These products offer easy accessibility, offer affordable pricing, and a high level of consumer familiarity. The utilisation of…
Beer remains the most dominant product area in alcoholic drinks in Cameroon, deeply embedded in the social and cultural fabric of the country, driven by high consumption rates during social gatherings and public festivities. The beer market, however,…
Consumers are increasingly embracing self-medication, especially for minor illnesses, and this contributed to modest growth in 2023, as well as continuing population growth. Analgesics have achieved a substantial penetration rate in Cameroon,…
AFH hygiene in Cameroon in 2023 remains non-existent, whilst AFH tissue is impacted by a lack of manufacturing infrastructure and restricted distribution channels for products. This situation continues to create a challenging environment for the…
Sensitisation campaigns of new mothers post birth and increased access to information on infant care is having an impact on the way most parents take care of their infants. There is a growing shift from the use of alternative cleaning techniques such…
The Cameroonian market for baby food has not escaped the detrimental effects of inflation. The surge in fuel prices, along with substantial increases in the cost of milk and wheat, has been instrumental in driving up the prices of baby food. Both…
While baked goods is largely dependent on imported wheat, efforts are being made to provide local alternatives in order to stabilise prices and protect Cameroon from global uncertainties. As such local ingredients such as cassava, plantains, yams,…
Sales of hand sanitisers plunged in both value and volume terms in 2022 as most Cameroonians now consider them unnecessary or of low priority post pandemic. The prices of hand sanitisers surged as leading players cut down production in response to…
The beauty and personal care market in Cameroon has great economic potential. However, some sectors, such as colour cosmetics are still heavily characterised by imported products. Imports of colour cosmetics and skin care products in volume terms…
In 2023, beer in Cameroon faced significant challenges due to a substantial increase in costs. Malt prices surged by over 50%, corn grits by 35%, good-tasting alcohol by 18%, and energy costs by 16% compared to 2022. Brewers also faced hurdles as the…