The Kribi Port Authority, PAK, has revealed that it collected 35 billion CFA francs in customs revenue during January 2026, following a record 350 billion CFA francs haul for 2025. The Port Authority unveiled the figures during its traditional New Year reception on February 2, where the Director General addressed a gathering of regional officials.
These figures were accompanied by the official installation of newly appointed managers and elected staff delegates as part of routine administrative and social proceedings within the organisation. The ceremony also honoured retiring staff whose contributions were acknowledged as part of the port’s institutional history.
The customs yield reported by the Kribi Port Authority aligns with broader economic trends in Cameroon’s maritime sector. The port has emerged as a significant source of fiscal revenue since operations began in 2018. Over the seven years following its launch, customs collections totalled nearly 1.2 trillion CFA francs, a marked rise from minimal pre-port figures, elevating Kribi to the second-largest national contributor in customs receipts, after the main port at Douala according to a report from Business in Cameroon.
The Director-General’s 2026 address emphasised the continued emphasis on operational cohesion and strategic vision to maintain and expand the port’s contribution to Cameroon’s economy. The early collection of 35 billion CFA francs in January reflects both sustained trade flows and the effectiveness of customs procedures tied to port traffic.
In the first quarter of 2025, Cameroon’s overall customs revenue climbed by 29 per cent, reaching 265.3 billion CFA francs compared with the same period in 2024. Within this national figure, the South II customs sector, which includes Kribi, was forecast to deliver more than 33 billion CFA francs for October 2025 alone, underlining the port’s ongoing relevance to state finances.
PAK’s trajectory from infrastructure investment to revenue contribution underscores its expanding economic footprint. The 2026 New Year ceremony reinforced this message by coupling performance disclosure with organisational milestones, signalling a continued focus on the port’s fiscal and operational objectives as part of Cameroon’s wider economic development framework.
Mercy Fosoh
