Between January and March 2026, Cameroon’s customs revenues amounted to 260.9 billion FCFA, or 89.2% of forecasts. The collection shortfall reached 31.5 billion FCFA, due to the marked decline in exit duties on exported products.
Customs revenues recorded an underperformance in Cameroon during the first quarter of 2026. According to data published by the Ministry of Finance, collections amounted to 260.9 billion FCFA between January and March, a level below the targets set for the period.
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This result corresponds to a realization rate of 89.2% of forecasts, reflecting a shortfall of 31.5 billion FCFA. This decline occurs in a context of slowing revenues from exit duties, which have sharply decreased on exported products.
The decrease in this source of income weighed on the overall performance of the customs administration, while customs revenues constitute an important lever for financing the State budget. This development highlights the sensitivity of public finances to fluctuations in exports and the taxes associated with them.
At the end of the first quarter, the execution of customs revenues thus remains below targets, illustrating the difficulties encountered in mobilizing tax resources related to foreign trade.
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