Coffee Export Revenues Drop 17.6% in Q1 2026 - Investir au Cameroun

Daily Update Cameroon's coffee export revenues have seen a significant decline of 17.6% in the first quarter of 2026, totaling 4.1 billion FCFA. This drop is concerning for industry stakeholders who are facing increasing challenges in a tough market environment (source: Investir au Cameroun).

Golden Beans/ICE/ONCC Prices The prices for cocoa and coffee products are as follows: - Cocoa: £4227/T on the ICE London market, down 1.65% (source: ICE). - Arabica Coffee: 4183 FCFA/KG FOB ONCC, slightly up 0.17% (source: ONCC). - Robusta Coffee: 1965 FCFA/KG FOB ONCC, down 0.66% (source: ONCC).

West Africa / Cameroon The coffee market situation in Cameroon is concerning, especially with the decline in export revenues. Meanwhile, local transformation of cocoa beans is being highlighted as a priority to strengthen the sector. Cameroon is looking to improve the added value of its agricultural products, particularly cocoa, which represents a significant portion of its exports (source: Cameroon Trade Hub).

Derivatives and Coffee Actors in the coffee sector in Cameroon must also adapt to price fluctuations in the international market. Local transformation of cocoa beans is underway to increase the production of cocoa butter, mass/liquor, and powder, which could provide new income opportunities for producers (source: Cameroon Trade Hub).

EUDR/Regulation Cameroon is preparing to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which could have significant implications for cocoa and coffee exporters. While documentation preparation is ongoing, it is crucial for producers and exporters to be aware of upcoming requirements to ensure access to these markets (source: EUDR Commission).

Conclusion The decline in coffee export revenues and the challenges related to regulatory compliance highlight the need for a proactive strategy to strengthen the coffee-cocoa sector in Cameroon. Initiatives for local transformation and quality improvement of products could play a key role in revitalizing these sectors.