| Product Code: ETC4901995 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2023, Cameroon saw a significant shift in the concentration of book import shipments, with top exporters being India, China, France, Turkey, and Belgium. This change from low to high concentration indicates a more focused market landscape. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -26.11%, the growth rate of 4.81% suggests a promising uptick in the demand for imported books in Cameroon. The diverse range of exporters highlights the global appeal of books in the Cameroonian market, paving the way for potential opportunities for publishers and distributors in the coming years.

By 2027, the Books market in Cameroon is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 8.10%, as part of an increasingly competitive Africa region, where Egypt remains at the forefront, supported by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Cameroon Books Market Overview |
3.1 Cameroon Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Cameroon Books Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Cameroon Books Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Cameroon Books Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing literacy rates in Cameroon |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to promote reading and education |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on books |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability of quality educational materials |
4.3.2 High levels of piracy affecting book sales |
4.3.3 Challenges in distribution and logistics infrastructure |
5 Cameroon Books Market Trends |
6 Cameroon Books Market Segmentations |
6.1 Cameroon Books Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Science, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Historical, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Mystery, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Fantasy, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Literary, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Others (Classic, Biographies) , 2021-2031F |
6.2 Cameroon Books Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Local Book Shops, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Shops, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Cameroon Books Market, By Format |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard Copy, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Book, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Cameroon Books Market Revenues & Volume, By Audiobooks, 2021-2031F |
7 Cameroon Books Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Cameroon Books Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Cameroon Books Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Cameroon Books Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new libraries or educational institutions established |
8.2 Percentage of government budget allocated to education and literacy programs |
8.3 Growth in online book sales platforms in Cameroon |
8.4 Number of local authors publishing books |
8.5 Percentage of population engaged in reading activities |
9 Cameroon Books Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Cameroon Books Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Cameroon Books Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Cameroon Books Market Opportunity Assessment, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Cameroon Books Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Cameroon Books Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Cameroon Books Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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