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.
Standard towels with wings continue to hold a dominant position in the menstrual care market in Cameroon in 2023, with a strong presence in both modern and traditional retailers. In addition to widespread availability, the category also benefits from…
Whilst price increases for the main diapers/nappies brands in Cameroon, Softcare, Moby Bébé, Baby Sita and Joylinks, slowed in 2023, ongoing inflation and declining disposable incomes have driven a shift to single nappies, which are available in…
The July 2022 opening of the PlaYce shopping centre in Yaoundé represented a watershed moment in the development of non-grocery retailers in Cameroon. In addition to playing host to a large hypermarket under the Carrefour brand, this very modern new…
The competitive environment in the oral care category in Cameroon is led by Colgate-Palmolive and Tropik Industries SA, the exclusive distributor of the Signal toothpaste and toothbrush in Cameroon. Colgate-Palmolive has intensified the competition…
The condensed milk category in Cameroon has been significantly impacted by inflation, experiencing the highest price increase in the country’s dairy industry. After a modest rise following the pandemic, prices peaked in 2022. However, the first…
Other hot drinks continue to lead the hot drinks landscape in Cameroon, firmly holding their position as the most favoured choice among locals. Unlike the global inclination towards coffee or tea, Cameroonians highly favour chocolate- and malt-based…
Paediatric consumer health registered moderate current value growth in 2023, partly supported by continuing population growth. Essential consumer health products such as cough, cold and allergy remedies, as well as analgesics, were the most popular…
Conflict and corruption blight Cameroon’s political landscape and have kept economic freedom depressed. Nevertheless, the economy exhibits strength in the face of global challenges, but inflation remains elevated and reliance on hydrocarbons is…
There is currently a limited appetite for plant-based products, including yoghurt, in Cameroon; the market is very niche and growth is slow. Traditional dairy products dominate the market, and plant-based alternatives have yet to gain significant…
Polishes remained dominated by shoe polish in Cameroon in 2023, with sales supported by a noted uptick in the importation of shoe polish products in the country. Ultimately, the higher availability of shoe polish resulting from this, is helping to…