For the 2026 fiscal year, the Directorate General of Customs of Cameroon aims for a collection exceeding 1,243 billion FCFA, an increase of approximately 8% compared to the 2025 forecasts, reflecting a determination to strengthen its key role in public financing.
Cameroonian Customs is preparing to meet an ambitious challenge for 2026. Director General Fongod Edwin Nuvaga announced a customs revenue forecast of over 1,243 billion FCFA. This ambition reflects a clear commitment to consolidating the performance of recent years and increasing the role of customs services in contributing to public finances.
Behind the scenes at the customs administration, expectations for the new year are high. The DGD (General Directorate of Customs) anticipates an increase of approximately 8% compared to its 2025 projections of 1,144 billion FCFA. This figure reflects the growing importance of Customs as a cornerstone of Cameroonian state financing.
Although the final figures for the 2025 fiscal year are not yet available, the results observed at the end of November 2025 suggest a performance exceeding expectations. Indeed, by that date, revenue from customs operations had already surpassed 1,025 billion FCFA, thus exceeding the amounts collected during the entire previous year. This upward trend, supported by a series of months of continuous growth, demonstrates the institution’s ability to adapt to the ongoing changes in international trade and the challenges of securing trade flows.
The revenue collection figures for January 2026 are equally promising, with projected receipts estimated at approximately 103.7 billion FCFA for the month. The main revenue-generating sectors remain unchanged, with a focus on the Littoral I Customs office, which plays a central role in trade, as well as strategic areas such as the South 2 sector and the Littoral 2 and Southwest districts. These regions, heavily involved in import-export operations, represent essential levers for achieving the set objectives.
Behind these ambitious figures lies an institution undergoing modernization. Cameroonian Customs is investing in the digitization of its procedures, the optimization of controls, and the strengthening of the fight against fraud. This evolution is part of a comprehensive approach aimed at ensuring budgetary balance while reinforcing the strategic role of customs services in the country’s economic stability.
With a stated objective of 1.3 trillion FCFA, Customs is not only aiming for financial results but also aspires to become a key player in Cameroon’s economic development. The commitment to strengthening its capacities and procedures demonstrates a desire for transformation, essential in a constantly evolving economic environment. The coming months will be crucial in achieving these ambitions and consolidating Customs’ position as a pillar of the Cameroonian economy.
