Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon
4. Exports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon

Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids import price amounted to $1,563 per ton, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,317 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($3,286 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($934 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids export price amounted to $597 per ton, with a decrease of -40.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 1.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,594 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gabon ($1,045 per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin stood at $378 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gabon (-11.4%).

Imports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon

In 2022, purchases abroad of lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses decreased by -9.4% to 136 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 51%.

In value terms, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids imports reduced to $213K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30%.

Top Suppliers of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids to Cameroon in 2022:

1. China (69.8 tons)
2. Brazil (25.5 tons)
3. Germany (15.3 tons)
4. India (13.8 tons)
5. Italy (5.8 tons)
6. Netherlands (1.4 tons)

Exports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Cameroon

In 2022, approx. 67 kg of lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses were exported from Cameroon; growing by 72% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids exports totaled $40 in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage.

Top Export Markets for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids from Cameroon in 2022:

1. Benin (45.0 kg)
2. Gabon (22.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform