(Business in Cameroon) – Cameroon’s customs revenues reached 830.1 billion CFA francs by September 30, Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute said on November 26 while presenting the government’s economic and fiscal program.
The figure represents 73 percent of the annual target of 1,136.2 billion CFA francs and confirms the rising trend seen since the start of the fiscal year. This performance puts the customs administration on track to meet, or come close to, the goal set in the national budget.
Authorities attribute the increase mainly to stronger trade flows driven by improved economic activity. It also reflects improvements in port and logistics infrastructure, including better terminal management that streamlines cargo movements and reduces processing times.
Anti-fraud efforts have also played a role. “The combined efforts of the relevant agencies led to several seizures of goods with an estimated value of nearly 8 billion CFA francs,” Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute said.
With the final quarter typically stronger, officials hope to narrow the gap with the annual target as customs reforms continue.
For the 2025 fiscal year, the Directorate General of Customs forecasts revenue of 1,114 billion CFA francs. This would be an increase of 88.1 billion CFA francs from the 1,055.9 billion CFA francs collected in 2024.
The projected growth reflects the Finance Ministry’s goal of boosting non-oil revenue collection as the government seeks to diversify sources of budget financing. It is also part of a broader effort to modernize customs procedures, improve revenue performance and make trade operations easier for businesses.
Amina Malloum
