Cameroon will import 42,000 tonnes of sugar to meet the domestic requirements.
According to the local media report, the SG of the presidency has stated that the Head of state, Paul Biya has permitted the import of 42,000 tonnes of granulated sugar for the year 2022 for domestic consumption. The country has made a provision of 11.1 billion FCFA to import sugar.
Four companies namely Ketcha group (15,000 tonnes), Essong Sari (7,000 tonnes),”Collectif des importateurs du Nord-ouest et du Sud-ouest” (15,000 tonnes); and Liman et Fils based in Maroua (5,000 tonnes) have been allowed to import sugar.