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Cameroon
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Population as of 2020: 26.5 million 52 of 193
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Region: West Africa
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $51.33 billion 91 of 193
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Top Exports
Cameroon's export economy is primarily driven by natural resources and agricultural products. In 2023, the country's total exports were valued at approximately $8.77 billion.
- **Mineral Fuels, Including Oil**: $3.6 billion (59.4% of total exports)
- **Cocoa**: $994.2 million (16.4%)
- **Wood**: $719.4 million (11.9%)
- **Fruits and Nuts**: $254.3 million (4.2%)
- **Aluminum**: $96.2 million (1.6%)
- **Gems and Precious Metals**: $73 million (1.2%)
- **Rubber and Rubber Articles**: $62.5 million (1%)
- **Cotton**: $37.6 million (0.6%)
- **Coffee, Tea, and Spices**: $31.6 million (0.5%)
- **Copper**: $17.6 million (0.3%)
These top ten export categories collectively account for approximately 97.2% of Cameroon's total export value. Notably, cocoa exports experienced significant growth, increasing by 34.9% from 2022 to 2023, while exports of gems and precious metals declined by 73.5% during the same period.
While detailed figures for the subsequent top export categories are not specified in the available sources, other notable exports from Cameroon include:
- **Machinery, Including Computers**
- **Vehicles**
- **Plastics and Plastic Articles**
- **Pharmaceutical Products**
- **Iron and Steel**
