Soya bean oil production in Cameroon
In 2023 Cameroon produced 17,518 t of soya bean oil, the 61st largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). The record was 18,192 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 17,518 t
- World rank
- 61 of 106
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 18,192 t
- 2021
Soya bean oil in Cameroon, 2016–2023 (tonnes)
Cameroon compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | North Korea | 20,000 | 0.03% |
| 60 | Uganda | 18,600 | 0.03% |
| 61 | Cameroon | 17,518 | 0.03% |
| 62 | Myanmar | 15,400 | 0.03% |
| 63 | Zimbabwe | 13,500 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of soya bean oil
Share of the world total; Cameroon is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,518 | +11% |
| 2022 | 15,843 | −13% |
| 2021 | 18,192 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 16,540 | +45% |
| 2019 | 11,438 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 11,089 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 10,154 | +39% |
| 2016 | 7,320 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 105 t USD 177,000
- Importer rank
- 159 of 184
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of soya bean oil in Cameroon?
Cameroon produced 17,518 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cameroon rank in the world for production of soya bean oil?
Cameroon ranked 61st of 106 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 29.0% of the world total.
Does Cameroon export or import soya bean oil?
In 2024 Cameroon reported no exports and imports of 105 t (USD 177,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Cameroon is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.