Export Rice from Pakistan to Cameroon
Cameroon imported US$334M of rice (HS 1006) in 2023. India supplied US$175M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$280K, a gap of US$175M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.1%.
That gap matters: buyers in Cameroon already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Cameroon grew 238% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Cameroon rates 85 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 6th of 98 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list rice with Cameroon as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 85/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.28M
- From India (2025)
- US$175.16M
- Market size
- US$333.83M
- Check before you export
- Cameroon's latest full import statistics are for 2023.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much rice does Cameroon import?
Cameroon imported US$334M of rice (HS 1006) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export rice to Cameroon?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$280K of rice to Cameroon in 2025, 0.1% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Cameroon for rice?
India leads: US$175M against Pakistan's US$280K in 2025, a gap of US$175M.
How can I start exporting rice to Cameroon?
Confirm your HS code, check Cameroon's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Cameroon as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Cameroon Global Trade profile explain the next steps.