CAMEROON : Customs Expects Nearly CFAF 1,300 Billion in Revenue in 2026

(LVDE) — For the 2026 fiscal year, the Directorate General of Customs of Cameroon is targeting revenue collection exceeding CFAF 1,243 billion, an increase of about 8% compared to the 2025 forecast, reflecting a strong determination to strengthen its key role in public financing.

Cameroon’s Customs administration is preparing to meet an ambitious challenge in 2026. The Director General, Fongod Edwin Nuvaga, has announced a customs revenue projection of more than CFAF 1,243 billion. This target demonstrates a clear intention to consolidate the performances recorded in recent years and to enhance the contribution of customs services to public finances.

Behind the scenes within the administration, expectations for the new year are high. The Directorate General of Customs is forecasting growth of around 8% compared to the 2025 projections, which stood at CFAF 1,144 billion. This figure highlights the increasing importance of Customs as a cornerstone of Cameroon’s public revenue system.

Although the final figures for the 2025 fiscal year have not yet been released, results observed at the end of November 2025 already suggested performance above expectations. By that date, revenue from customs operations had exceeded CFAF 1,025 billion, surpassing the total collected throughout the previous year. This upward trend, driven by several consecutive months of growth, illustrates the institution’s ability to adapt to the evolving dynamics of international trade and the challenges related to securing trade flows.

January 2026 is expected to follow the same positive momentum, with projected revenue of around CFAF 103.7 billion for the month. The main revenue-generating sectors remain unchanged, with particular emphasis on Littoral I Customs, which plays a central role in trade operations, as well as strategic areas such as South 2, Littoral 2 and the South-West. These regions, heavily involved in import-export activities, are essential levers for achieving the targets set.

Behind these ambitious figures lies an institution undergoing profound modernization. Cameroon Customs is investing in the digitalization of procedures, the optimization of controls, and the strengthening of the fight against fraud. This transformation is part of a broader approach aimed at ensuring budgetary balance while reaffirming the strategic role of customs services in the country’s economic stability.

With a stated objective of CFAF 1,300 billion, Customs is not only pursuing financial performance but also seeking to position itself as a key driver of Cameroon’s economic development. The commitment to strengthen capacities and improve procedures reflects a desire for sustainable transformation in an ever-changing economic environment. The coming months will be crucial in turning these ambitions into reality and in consolidating Customs’ status as a pillar of the national economy.

Esther Grace