Dairy Products and Alternatives in Cameroon
Demand for dairy products – especially powder milk – remains high in 2024. Nonetheless, the rising cost of living as a result of elevated rates of inflation has resulted in many consumers becoming increasingly frugal in their spending. Dairy players are reacting to this by either adjusting the packaging or the content of their products to make them more affordable. For instance, consumers have been complaining about a reduction in the quality of Nido, Nestlй’s flagship powder milk brand since it...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Cameroon report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2028, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Cameroon report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2028, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Cameroon
Euromonitor International
August 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN CAMEROON
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2021-2024
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising prices and import shortages disrupting the growth and development of baby food
Pouch packaging helps make dried baby food more affordable
Local ingredients attract local consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Efforts to promote breastfeeding likely to limit the growth of milk formula
Population growth and an increasing demand for convenient meal solutions should drive demand for prepared baby food
Price sensitivity likely to continue influencing market demand for baby food
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 15 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Butter and margarine target different audiences
French brands dominate butter sales while low-priced brand Vallйe d'or Margarine wins share in margarine and spreads
Consumers buy margarine and spreads by the scoop to save money
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Baking trend could benefit butter sales
Foodservice demand key to the growth and development of butter
Margarine likely to remain the spread of choice for low-income earners
CATEGORY DATA
Table 20 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2024
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2021-2024
Table 26 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CHEESE IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Spreadable cheese benefits from being the more affordable option
Supermarkets turn to promotions to win over cash-strapped shoppers
Modern supermarkets playing a key role in increasing the visibility of cheese
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Supermarkets could play a key role in introducing cheese to a larger audience
Western influence driving interest in cheese
Hard cheese sales likely to benefit from thriving fast food culture
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Spreadable Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Increase in local milk production boosts volume sales
Pouches prove popular among price-sensitive consumers
Nestlй looks to encourage healthy living with Nido FortiGrow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Low prices will be key to driving volume sales in drinking milk products
Shortage of local milk could be an obstacle to growth
Health and wellness trend could present opportunities for new product development within flavoured milk drinks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 45 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 51 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Yoghurt continues to benefit from stable prices and strong local production
Local players dominate with familiar and affordable products
Demographic factors influence which type of yoghurt to buy
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Players likely to focus on health and safety protocols to fend off competition from informal Kossam products
Yoghurt could benefit from being positioned as a healthy treat
Healthy eating trend could push consumers to switch from flavoured to plain yoghurt
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 60 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2019-2024
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 63 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
OTHER DAIRY IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
More affordable prices makes condensed milk an attractive alternative to powder milk
Cream benefiting from growing interest in baking
Peak benefits from a new and healthier image
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Affordability likely to remain a key selling point for condensed milk
Foodservice sales projected to see stronger growth than retail sales
New packaging and innovation could pay dividends for other dairy products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2021-2024
Table 75 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Plant-based dairy remains a small and declining niche
Camlait remains at the forefront of plant-based dairy in Cameroon
Soy remains the key to sales of plant-based dairy but demand remains muted
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Global trend of plant-based diets and healthier lifestyles many support future growth
New competition could breathe life into plant-based dairy
Sustainability concerns could shape purchasing behaviour
CATEGORY DATA
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2024
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2021-2024
Table 84 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Euromonitor International
August 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN CAMEROON
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2021-2024
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising prices and import shortages disrupting the growth and development of baby food
Pouch packaging helps make dried baby food more affordable
Local ingredients attract local consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Efforts to promote breastfeeding likely to limit the growth of milk formula
Population growth and an increasing demand for convenient meal solutions should drive demand for prepared baby food
Price sensitivity likely to continue influencing market demand for baby food
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 15 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Butter and margarine target different audiences
French brands dominate butter sales while low-priced brand Vallйe d'or Margarine wins share in margarine and spreads
Consumers buy margarine and spreads by the scoop to save money
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Baking trend could benefit butter sales
Foodservice demand key to the growth and development of butter
Margarine likely to remain the spread of choice for low-income earners
CATEGORY DATA
Table 20 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2024
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2021-2024
Table 26 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CHEESE IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Spreadable cheese benefits from being the more affordable option
Supermarkets turn to promotions to win over cash-strapped shoppers
Modern supermarkets playing a key role in increasing the visibility of cheese
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Supermarkets could play a key role in introducing cheese to a larger audience
Western influence driving interest in cheese
Hard cheese sales likely to benefit from thriving fast food culture
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Spreadable Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Increase in local milk production boosts volume sales
Pouches prove popular among price-sensitive consumers
Nestlй looks to encourage healthy living with Nido FortiGrow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Low prices will be key to driving volume sales in drinking milk products
Shortage of local milk could be an obstacle to growth
Health and wellness trend could present opportunities for new product development within flavoured milk drinks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 45 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 51 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Yoghurt continues to benefit from stable prices and strong local production
Local players dominate with familiar and affordable products
Demographic factors influence which type of yoghurt to buy
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Players likely to focus on health and safety protocols to fend off competition from informal Kossam products
Yoghurt could benefit from being positioned as a healthy treat
Healthy eating trend could push consumers to switch from flavoured to plain yoghurt
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 60 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2019-2024
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 63 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
OTHER DAIRY IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
More affordable prices makes condensed milk an attractive alternative to powder milk
Cream benefiting from growing interest in baking
Peak benefits from a new and healthier image
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Affordability likely to remain a key selling point for condensed milk
Foodservice sales projected to see stronger growth than retail sales
New packaging and innovation could pay dividends for other dairy products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2021-2024
Table 75 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Plant-based dairy remains a small and declining niche
Camlait remains at the forefront of plant-based dairy in Cameroon
Soy remains the key to sales of plant-based dairy but demand remains muted
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Global trend of plant-based diets and healthier lifestyles many support future growth
New competition could breathe life into plant-based dairy
Sustainability concerns could shape purchasing behaviour
CATEGORY DATA
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2024
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2021-2024
Table 84 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
