Our Vision For Agriculture, Fisheries and Poultry

• Cocoa
  Cameroon ranks among the top 5–7 cocoa producers worldwide, but most of the crop is exported in its raw form. The lack of large-scale processing facilities means other nations capture the higher profits from chocolate and cocoa-based industries. Farmers often earn low incomes because they are stuck at the bottom of the value chain.
   
• Cotton
  Cameroon is a mid-level producer in Africa, with production focused on raw cotton export. Local textile manufacturing remains underdeveloped, forcing the country to import much of the clothing worn domestically. This leaves untapped potential for job creation and industrial growth.
   
• Sugarcane & Sugar
  Sugarcane production is limited, with only a few small-scale plantations and mills scattered across the country. Current capacity meets some local needs but is far too small to compete globally. The sector lacks large refineries and modern equipment for value-added processing.
   
• Fisheries
  Fishing is an important livelihood for coastal and river communities, but operations remain mostly artisanal. Outdated boats, poor cold-storage facilities, and limited aquaculture investment mean production is modest. Cameroon often struggles to meet domestic demand, let alone compete as an exporter. Cameroon currently producers 0.2-0.3 million tons per year.
   
• Rubber
  Plantations exist, mainly in the South and Littoral regions, but output is relatively low. Most of the raw latex is exported without processing, generating little value beyond farming. There is almost no domestic rubber industry to convert latex into tires, gloves, or industrial products.
   
• Coffee
  Once a flagship export crop, Cameroon’s coffee sector has suffered decades of decline. Poor farmer incentives, aging trees, and competition from newer producers have reduced both quality and output. Exports remain far below the nation’s true potential.
   
• Banana
  Cameroon produces bananas mainly for export to Europe, but in modest quantities compared to global leaders like Ecuador and the Philippines. Plantations are concentrated among a few large companies, with limited expansion into value-added industries. Poor transport infrastructure further reduces competitiveness. Currently, Cameroon producers 1,132,649 tones of banana and is ranked the 7th producer in Africa.
   
• Poultry Farming
  The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a farm project with 80,000 layers, but the national scale remains small. Cameroon still depends heavily on chicken imports to meet local demand. This dependence limits food security and drains foreign exchange that could otherwise strengthen the economy.

•  Major Food Crop Production in Cameroon

                  Despite our rich and fertile soil with the willing work force, the statistic below        

                  indicates that Cameroon's food production is under performing and could         

                  by 70-80 percent. 

1.  Cassava (Manioc)-6,267,574 tons
2.  Plantain-3,900,000 tons
3.  Maize (Corn) -2,318,000 tons
4.  Maize (Corn) -2,200,000 tons
5.  Maize (Corn) (2018)-2,246,241 tons
6.  Tomato-1,000,000   tons
7.  Yam-674,000   tons
8.  Groundnuts -594,000 tons
9.  Sweet Potato-410,000 tons
10.  Beans-402,000 tons
11.  Rice-332,000  tons
12.  Pineapple-310,000 tons
     

Our  Vision (2032–2052)

• Cocoa :Cameroon rises to become the #1 cocoa producer and chocolate exporter worldwide, grossing $18. billion annually. By planting over 2 billion cocoa trees across 1.6 million hectares, the nation will surpass Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Instead of exporting raw beans, Cameroon builds modern processing plants to produce chocolate, butter, powder, and cosmetics locally. This move keeps wealth within the country, creates global chocolate brands, and establishes Cameroon as the recognized hub for premium chocolate.

• Cotton: Cameroon becomes Africa’s #1 cotton producer, grossing $525 million annually. Production scales up to 1.3 million bales per year, fueling a massive textile industry. New factories produce clothing, fabrics, and industrial textiles, not only reducing imports but also creating thousands of jobs. The country emerges as a manufacturing leader while supplying African and global markets with high-quality textiles

• Sugarcane & Sugar: Cameroon transforms into a sugar and sugarcane powerhouse, producing 102 metric tons of sugarcane and 10.2million metric ton of centrifugal sugar annually grossing $5-$5.5  billion annually and ranking as the world’s 5th largest producer. With 750,000 hectares of plantations and advanced refineries, the nation produces both food-grade sugar and ethanol for fuel. Modern industrial facilities expand export capacity, turning Cameroon into a global supplier. Beyond exports, the sector boosts energy security through ethanol production while generating jobs in rural communities.

• Fisheries: Cameroon becomes Africa’s #1 fisheries exporter, grossing $2- $4billion  annually. Through modernization of fishing fleets and establishment of  100,000 acres aquaculture farm , to produce 2million tons annually. The nation not only secures food for its people but also supplies Nigeria, Chad, Gabon, and the Central African Republic. New fish-processing plants package and export fish products, creating jobs and strengthening food security. Fisheries evolve into a reliable revenue stream and regional export driver.

• Banana: Cameroon emerges as the #1 banana exporter in Africa, grossing $4-5 billion annually. Expanded plantations  to 522,000 hectares and better logistics increase production while industries innovate with banana flour, chips, juices, and beverages. With upgraded transportation and port systems, Cameroonian bananas gain strong competitiveness in both African and global markets. This diversification ensures income stability and strengthens Cameroon’s brand as a banana hub.

• Palm Oil: Cameroon becomes Africa’s leading palm oil producer, grossing $2 billion annually. Expanding plantations and investing in refining technology allows the nation to produce cooking oil, cosmetics, biofuels, and industrial oils. Palm oil becomes both a domestic staple and an export commodity, creating value chains that employ thousands across rural communities.

• Poultry Farming: Cameroon develops a 20 million chicken mega-project, grossing $735 million annually. The industry ensures national self-sufficiency in poultry and eggs, eliminating imports and stabilizing food prices. Surplus production is exported to Nigeria, Chad, Republic of Congo, and Gabon, making Cameroon a regional supplier. Poultry also stimulates demand for maize and soy feed, strengthening other agricultural sectors.

• Rubber: Cameroon becomes the #3 rubber producer in Africa, grossing $247 million annually. Expanded plantations, paired with domestic rubber-processing factories, transform the nation from a raw-material exporter into a finished-product manufacturer. Tires, gloves, medical supplies, and industrial rubber goods are produced locally and exported internationally. This industrialization builds resilience and strengthens Cameroon’s global competitiveness.

• Coffee: Through replanting programs, farmer incentives, and specialty branding, Cameroon reclaims its status as a top coffee exporter worldwide. Processing plants roast and package high-quality beans, enabling the country to export branded Cameroonian coffee. Farmers earn higher incomes while Cameroon develops a premium coffee reputation on the global stage, diversifying exports alongside cocoa and bananas.

• Pig Farming: Cameroon builds the largest pig farm in the world, with a capacity of 3 million pigs, grossing $3 billion annually. This mega-industry produces pork and pork products for domestic consumption and export to Africa, Europe, and Asia. The farm establishes Cameroon as the global leader in pig farming, providing massive employment and secondary industries such as feed production, meat processing, and cold-chain logistics.

• Rabbit Farming: Cameroon becomes the world’s #1 rabbit producer, with a 5 million capacity farm grossing $50 million annually. Rabbit meat, known for its lean and healthy protein, is packaged for both domestic consumption and export. The sector creates opportunities for smallholder farmers and positions Cameroon as a leader in niche livestock farming.

• Duck Farming: With a 20 million capacity, Cameroon becomes the #2 duck producer in the world, grossing $400 million annually. Ducks provide meat, eggs, and by-products for local and international markets. Advanced farming systems ensure high efficiency, and exports to Africa and Europe strengthen Cameroon’s standing in global poultry diversity.

• The Impact of Tripling Cameroon’s Food Production

                   We will triple production by:

1. Introduce high-yield and climate-resilient seed varieties.
    
2. Expand large-scale irrigation systems.
    
3. Provide fertilizer and input subsidies.
    
4. Develop nationwide crop insurance schemes.
    
5. Mechanize farming with tractors, harvesters, and planters.
    
6. Establish farmer cooperatives for training and bulk purchasing.
    
7. Build rural feeder roads to connect farms to markets.
    
8. Invest in silos and cold storage to reduce post-harvest losses.
    
9. Promote agro-industries for processing and packaging.
    
10. Launch digital platforms linking farmers directly to buyers.
     
11. Offer affordable credit and loans tailored to farmers.
     
12. Implement land consolidation and cooperative farming.
     
13. Encourage export-oriented strategies for high-demand crops.
     
14. Strengthen agricultural research and extension services.
     
15. Provide shared machinery leasing programs for smallholders. These measure would create millions of new jobs across farming, processing, storage, transport, export, packaging, and distribution. With higher yields, commercial farms and agribusinesses would demand more skilled and unskilled workers alike. This growth could directly or indirectly create an additional 2–3 million jobs, boosting livelihoods nationwide.

2. Income Impact

                 Cameroon’s major food crops hold extraordinary potential, and we are               

                   committed to unlocking it. As we implement bold measures to 

                   scale production, 

1. cassava will rise to more than 25 million tons, generating a farm-gate value of 2.5 trillion CFA ( $4.18 billion USD). 
2. Plantains will expand to 15.6 million tons, worth about 3.1 trillion CFA ( $5.2 billion USD).
3. Maize will reach nearly 9 million tons, bringing in 1.6 trillion CFA (≈ $2.7 billion USD). 
4. Tomato production will grow to 4 million tons, adding 1 trillion CFA (≈ $1.67 billion USD). 
5. Yams will expand to 2.7 million tons, valued at 593 billion CFA ($989 million USD).
6. Groundnut production will climb to 2.4 million tons, grossing 950 billion CFA (≈$1.58 billion USD).
7. Sweet potatoes will reach 1.64 million tons, worth 295 billion CFA (≈ $492 million USD).
8. Beans will grow to 1.6 million tons, valued at 1.28 trillion CFA ( $2.14 billion USD).
9. Rice will expand to 1.3 million tons, generating 292 billion CFA (≈ $487 million USD).
10. Pineapples will grow to 1.24 million tons, bringing in 223 billion CFA ( $372 million USD).
11. Together, these measures will generate more than $19.8 billion USD, equivalent to nearly 11.9 trillion CFA annually at farm-gate prices. When we take these steps, Cameroon will no longer underperform in agriculture. Instead, we will create wealth for farmers, reduce poverty, secure food for every household, and position our nation as a leading agricultural powerhouse in Africa. This is not only possible, it is the future we are building.

• Job Creation
  The transformation across these sectors will create 1–2 million jobs directly and indirectly.
   
• Economic Growth
  Collectively, these sectors could add $35–$40 billion annually to Cameroon’s GDP by 2045.
   
  • Cocoa & Sugarcane: Each worth $18–$30 billion per year at peak scale.
     
  • Cotton, Rubber & Coffee: Combined $500Mil–$1billion annually, with strong industrial linkages.
     
  • Fisheries & Banana: Around $5–$6 billion annually, supplying both regional and global markets.
     
  • Poultry: Adds $1–2 billion annually, making Cameroon a net exporter of protein in the region.
  • Livestock: Adds $3-3.5 Billion annually.

• General food : Adds $15-$19.8 billion annually. Positioning Cameroon as the top 8 Food producers  in Africa.
   
• Social Impact
  These reforms lift millions out of poverty by creating sustainable incomes. Rural development reduces migration to overcrowded cities, balancing national growth. Food security strengthens as Cameroon becomes self-reliant in poultry, sugar, and fish while also earning foreign exchange through exports.
   
• Global Positioning
  Cameroon moves from being known as a raw-material supplier to a fully integrated agricultural powerhouse. With world-leading positions in cocoa, sugar, cotton, and poultry, the nation gains influence in global commodity negotiations. Regionally, Cameroon becomes the breadbasket of Central and West Africa, supplying neighbors with both food and industrial goods.