Where Are the Main Producing Regions of Cameroon Coffee?

Coffee production is very important and grown extensively in the country. Due to its high altitude, rich volcanic soils and ample rainfall coffees from Cameroon are of good quality. They are full-bodied flavor with a well-rounded finish with chocolate characteristics.

The Coffee farming in Cameroon dates to 1884 with first trial gardens in Victoria, Ebolowa, Nkongsamba and Dschang then expanded to Yokadouma, Abong-Mbang, Doumé, Lomié and Akonolinga. Then to the West Region of the country.  

Coffee is grown in seven regions of Cameroon; West, Northwest, Littoral, Southwest, South, Centre and East Region.  Robusta, which is contributing to more than 80% of the crop of the country, is grown in middle elevations in western region and also to some degree in Abang Mbang. 

Bamileke and Bamaoun are the high plateau areas where Arabica plantations are located. These area are located on Cameroon’s high plateau. The cool climate, heavy rainfall, and nutrient-rich volcanic soil mean that its best for growing great the Arabica coffee beans.

Coffee is primarily grown by smallholder farmers.  The farming and harvesting coffee in Cameroon is truly a labor intensive industry. 

After the harvest, the coffee cherries undergo processing to extract the beans. Traditionally, Cameroon employs mostly the Dry/Natural and some quality is with the wet processing method. 

The production of Cameroon’s coffee is placed under the responsibility of the Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER) and that of Scientific Research and Innovations (MINRESI). 

Coffee is a non-seasonal product in Cameroon and is produced all year round, but the peak season is from September to December.