Cameroon imported 9,991 tons of wine in 2025, with total spending reaching CFA13.4 billion, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). That marks a sharp increase from 2024, when imports stood at 7,277 tons for just over CFA10 billion.
Year over year, wine imports rose 37.3% in volume and 31.4% in value, pointing to a strong acceleration in demand. The faster growth in volumes than in spending suggests a slight decline in average import prices or a shift toward more affordable products.
The INS data does not specify the origin of imports for 2025. However, Trade Data Monitor figures show that France dominated Cameroon’s wine supply in 2022, accounting for 71.03% of imports.
Spain and Belgium followed, with market shares of 13.5% and 9.2%, respectively. The structure of the market may have evolved since then, especially as Italian wines have been gaining ground in recent years.
According to Trade Data Monitor, imports of Italian wine rose by more than 75% in 2022 compared with the previous year. That increase coincided with promotional efforts led by the Italian embassy in Yaoundé to expand the presence of Italian wines in the local market.
Despite these shifts, the market remains largely dominated by European producers. The surge in imports recorded in 2025 nonetheless confirms strong momentum in Cameroon’s imported wine segment.
BRM
