Cameroon’s Maize Sector Struggles With Structural Deficit and High Production Costs

[Business in Cameroon - Cameroon] - 25/11/2025
Cameroon produces 2.2 million tonnes of maize annually while demand already exceeds 2.8 million tonnes. Maize imports jumped 103% in 2024 to reach 81,833 tonnes, despite persistent informal exports of 50,000 tonnes a year. Production costs reach CFA428,000 per hectare, while yields remain (…)
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