Cameroon Country Commercial Guide
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In 2025, Cameroon’s construction industry expanded steadily, supported by both public and private investment. According to Research and Markets’ Cameroon Construction Industry Report 2025, the sector grew by 5.8 percent in real terms and is projected to stay at an average annual growth rate of 5.7 percent from 2026 to 2029.  Much of this growth comes from the NDS30, which allocates XAF 37.5 trillion (approximately $60.6 billion) to flagship projects, including XAF 5.9 trillion ($9.5 billion) for energy infrastructure. Planned initiatives include 1,415 kilometers of paved roads by 2027, new hydroelectric and renewable energy capacity, and major transport corridors such as the Yaoundé–Douala Highway and cross-border links with Nigeria and Congo-Brazzaville.

Beyond state-led programs, demand for residential construction is rising. The Cameroon Real Estate Corporation (SIC) plans to build 10,000 high-end apartments and 30,000 social housing units by 2035. As in other sectors, U.S. firms are more likely to find opportunities in B2B segments, such as supplying construction technologies, equipment, and services to private developers and contractors. This approach reduces reliance on direct government contracts, where payment and delivery timelines can be uncertain.

Leading Sub-sectors

  •  Earth-Moving and Mining Machinery:  Cameroon’s untapped mineral resources drive demand for durable excavation and mining equipment, creating strong export opportunities. 
  • Road Construction Equipment:  The push to pave 1,415 km of roads by 2027 opens the door for firms to supply graders, pavers, and rollers for national infrastructure upgrades. 
  • Energy Infrastructure Equipment:  Companies may be able to capitalize on Cameroon’s expanding renewable energy sector by providing specialized machinery for hydro, solar, and biomass power projects. 

Opportunities

Between 2024 and 2027, Cameroon is launching transformative infrastructure projects that could offer opportunities to provide construction equipment and expertise across energy, connectivity, industrial development, healthcare, and reform-driven sectors. Many of Cameroon’s large-scale infrastructure, energy, and mining projects are capital-intensive and located in remote areas, making them strong candidates for U.S. EXIM, DFC, and other de-risking tools. Firms can gain a competitive advantage by combining technical expertise with access to financing that mitigates political, currency, and project execution risks.

  • Cameroon’s major hydroelectric projects—Chollet (600 MW), Kikot (500 MW), Grand Eweng (1,080 MW), and Minkouma (240–300 MW)—create substantial opportunities in engineering, construction, power systems, and environmental consulting. U.S.-based Hydromine leads the Grand Eweng project, which receives partial financing through U.S. EXIM. Cam-Hydro (80 percent stake) will begin construction of the Minkouma project in 2026; the project is estimated at approximately $970 million and offers potential avenues for U.S. financing, technical support, and risk mitigation.                                  
  • Transport & Civil Works:  Major infrastructure projects include the River Ntem bridge connecting Equatorial Guinea ($80 million), the Ngaoundéré–Garoua section of the Douala-N’Djamena corridor ($360 million), and additional road and rail upgrades supported by EU funding ($99 million).  These projects present opportunities for U.S. firms to provide civil engineering, transport logistics, and heavy machinery.                                                                                                                                                            
  • Connectivity & ICTs: The $80 million Central African Backbone fiber optic project aims to expand broadband connectivity across Central Africa. While open to international vendors, it presents clear opportunities for U.S. ICT firms to supply advanced broadband equipment, cybersecurity solutions, cloud infrastructure, and smart services.                                                                                                             
  • Mining & Industrial Development: Projects such as the Minim-Martap Bauxite Project ($2B+) and the Edea Aluminum Complex require advanced mining machinery, earth-moving equipment, and processing systems.                                                                                                                                           
  • The Government of Cameroon has launched the Power Sector Reform Programme (PARSEC), supported by an AfDB loan of approximately US $86 million, to improve governance, grid performance, and electricity access. While the program itself does not fully liberalize the market, it might create opportunities for U.S. businesses, as the government seeks private expertise and investment to expand generation, transmission, and distribution capacity.

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