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: 27.91 million (2022)
GDP: 44.32 billion USD (2022)
Corporate Tax Rate: 33%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 11% - 38.5%
Major Exports: The top exports of Cameroon are Crude Petroleum ($2.69B), Petroleum Gas ($1.69B), Sawn Wood ($527M), Cocoa Beans ($450M), and Gold ($279M), exporting mostly to Netherlands ($1.31B), France ($1.02B), India ($974M), Spain ($683M), and China ($571M).
Major Imports: The top imports of Cameroon are Refined Petroleum ($673M), Wheat ($316M), Rice ($304M), Packaged Medicaments ($205M), and Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($188M), importing mostly from China ($3.17B), France ($656M), India ($492M), Belgium ($330M), and United Arab Emirates ($288M).
Investment Agency: Cameroon Investment Promotion Agency
Website: https://www.investincameroon.net/
National Chamber of Commerce: Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts
Website: https://ccima.cm/
Customs Agency: Cameroon Customs
Website: http://www.douanes.cm/douanes-cameroun/
