Türkiye
↔
Cameroon

Türkiye-Cameroon Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $272.57M total volume •Türkiye surplus: $99.12M

Türkiye → Cameroon

$185.85M

Exports (2023)

Cameroon → Türkiye

$86.72M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$99.12M

Surplus for Türkiye

Total Trade

$272.57M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Türkiye and Cameroon. Green line shows exports from Türkiye, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Türkiye-Cameroon commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Türkiye → Cameroon Exports

$185.85M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.7% top product
1Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared
$14.24M
7.7% of exports
2Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors
$11.43M
6.2% of exports
3Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA
$7.98M
4.3% of exports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$6.93M
3.7% of exports
5Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$6.54M
3.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Türkiye's export portfolio to Cameroon demonstrates strategic specialization, with food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Cameroon → Türkiye Imports

$86.72M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
38.9% concentration
1Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$33.73M
38.9% of imports
2Cotton: not carded or combed
$17.61M
20.3% of imports
3Wood, tropical: iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm
$17.30M
19.9% of imports
4Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$9.06M
10.4% of imports
5Wood, tropical: sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm
$2.26M
2.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Türkiye's import pattern from Cameroon reveals significant dependencyin cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Türkiye demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfood preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared to Cameroon, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $272.57M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Türkiye-Cameroon Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $272.57 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Türkiye maintains a surplus of $99.12 million
  • Export Focus: Türkiye's primary exports include food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared, insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kva
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Cameroon include cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, cotton: not carded or combed, wood, tropical: iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $272.57M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Türkiye leveraging its comparative advantages in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Türkiye's specialization in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedcomplements Cameroon's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $272.57M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $272.57M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $272.57 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared and cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Türkiye's trade surplus of $99.12 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Türkiye and Cameroon represents a total trade volume of $272.57 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Türkiye, with exports exceeding importsby $99.12 million.

Export Strengths

Türkiye's exports to Cameroon total $185.85 million, with competitive advantages in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared, representing $14.24M or7.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Cameroon amount to $86.72 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, with Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted comprising38.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Türkiye's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023