Cameroon

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Cameroon. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Republic
Population: 27.20 million (2021)
GDP: 45.34 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 30%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 11% - 38.5%
Major Exports: Crude Petroleum ($1.87B), Petroleum Gas ($795M), Cocoa Beans ($563M), Sawn Wood ($437M), and Gold ($312M), exporting mostly to China ($1.43B), Netherlands ($668M), India ($421M), Italy ($350M), and United Arab Emirates ($278M).
Major Imports: Special Purpose Ships ($495M), Refined Petroleum ($382M), Other Furniture ($333M), Rice ($327M), and Wheat ($256M), importing mostly from China ($2.71B), France ($621M), Nigeria ($551M), India ($391M), and Russia ($308M).

April 8, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Cameroon

How to Register a Trademark in Cameroon

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Major exports of Cameroon

Major exports of Cameroon

August 13, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Cameroon

Employment Rules and Regulations in Cameroon

February 3, 2022
Major exports of Cameroon

The Major Imports of Cameroon

December 21, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Cameroon

Corporate income tax in Cameroon

May 9, 2020
Employment Rules and Regulations in Cameroon

How to Register a Company in Cameroon

January 18, 2020
Major exports of Cameroon

The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Cameroon