Cameroon: Volume of locally roasted coffee grew 20% SoS in 2020-2021

Published 2022년 2월 17일

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The article reports on the significant growth in coffee roasting activities in Cameroon during the 2020-2021 season, with a 20% increase in processed coffee tons compared to the previous season, totaling 1,014 tons. The Littoral region was the primary hub for these operations, accounting for 90% of Robusta and 68% of Arabica roasts. Leading roasters like Uccao, Brulerie Moderne, and Terrefic were highlighted for their contributions. Despite this increase in roasting volumes, the volume of marketed coffee production has seen a downturn, with the 2020-2021 season marking the fifth consecutive year of decline, seeing a decrease of 50.7% from the previous season, according to the National Cocoa and Coffee Board (NCCB).

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(Business in Cameroon) - The 29 coffee roasters identified in Cameroon processed 1,014 tons of coffee during the 2020-2021 coffee season. According to data revealed on February 16, 2022, by the National Cocoa and Coffee Board (NCCB), at the launch of the 2021-2022 season in Mélong, Littoral region, the volumes roasted are up by 206.2 tons (+20%) season-to-season. "The Littoral region remained the main coffee processing area by accounting for 90% of the overall volume of Robusta roasted and 68% of the overall arabica roasted in the country. As far as individual roasters are concerned, Uccao, Brulerie Moderne, and Terrefic were the leading arabica roasters with 49.1 tons, 43.3 tons and 43.1 tons processed respectively," the ONCC informed. Unlike the cocoa sector, where the largest processors are generally subsidiaries of foreign multinationals (Tiger Brands, Barry Callebaut ...), nationals have recognized expertise in coffee roasting in Cameroon. They regularly win international ...

Source: Businessincameroon