The analyst expects the construction industry in Cameroon to grow by 5.4% in real terms in 2026, supported by investments in infrastructure, and energy and utilities projects. According to the National Institute of Statistics of Cameroon (NSO), the construction industry’s value-add rose by 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2025, preceded by Y-o-Y growths of 6.8% in Q1 2025 and 8.1% in Q4 2024. In early January 2026, the government announced plans to raise CFA320 billion ($532.7 million) In Q1 2026, to mobilise financing through treasury bills to invest in national development projects. To strengthen road-delivery capacity, a new law came into force in January 2026, supporting local bitumen production as a strategic input for road infrastructure; the new law exempts the petroleum bitumen industry from import duties and taxes. In addition, inputs required for local bitumen production will benefit from a reduced 5% customs duty (earlier varying from 5 to 30%) and an exemption from value-added tax (VAT) on imports (earlier 19.3%), which will improve cost competitiveness and supply security for road programmes.
Furthermore, in September 2025, the government approved funding of CFA165.5 billion ($275.5 million), with allocations supporting the construction of the Ngati-Fébadi-Likok road section and the strengthening of electricity transmission lines in the city of Yaoundé, among other priority interventions. Also, in September 2025, the African Development Bank Group signed a loan agreement worth CFA74.8 billion ($124.5 million) to finance a programme focused on building skills, creating jobs and modernising infrastructure in the country’s conflict-affected far north region. It includes a fund for the construction or rehabilitation of 22 training centres and 29 social facilities, expanding access to health and education services, and supporting renewable energy solutions to strengthen climate resilience. Additionally, in September 2025, the government approved CFA111.1 billion ($184.9 million) for Sustainable Cities and Land Management Projects, which will deliver a multi-component urban mobility and drainage package in Yaounde. These funds will see the construction of 28km of roads, which will be newly built or rehabilitated; this includes work on the key four-lane arteries and secondary loops to improve traffic flow in Yaounde, 26km of new roads, notably the ring road connecting Bonamoussadi to PK10 and the East Urban Boulevard. Additionally, 40km of roads and 10km of drains will be undergo maintenance, including drains in Tongo’a Bassa and Bobongo.
Furthermore, in September 2025, the government approved funding of CFA165.5 billion ($275.5 million), with allocations supporting the construction of the Ngati-Fébadi-Likok road section and the strengthening of electricity transmission lines in the city of Yaoundé, among other priority interventions. Also, in September 2025, the African Development Bank Group signed a loan agreement worth CFA74.8 billion ($124.5 million) to finance a programme focused on building skills, creating jobs and modernising infrastructure in the country’s conflict-affected far north region. It includes a fund for the construction or rehabilitation of 22 training centres and 29 social facilities, expanding access to health and education services, and supporting renewable energy solutions to strengthen climate resilience. Additionally, in September 2025, the government approved CFA111.1 billion ($184.9 million) for Sustainable Cities and Land Management Projects, which will deliver a multi-component urban mobility and drainage package in Yaounde. These funds will see the construction of 28km of roads, which will be newly built or rehabilitated; this includes work on the key four-lane arteries and secondary loops to improve traffic flow in Yaounde, 26km of new roads, notably the ring road connecting Bonamoussadi to PK10 and the East Urban Boulevard. Additionally, 40km of roads and 10km of drains will be undergo maintenance, including drains in Tongo’a Bassa and Bobongo.
The Construction in Cameroon - Country Briefing (H1 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into Cameroon's construction industry, including:
- Cameroon's construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
- Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in Cameroon's construction industry
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
Report Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Cameroon. It provides:
- Historical (2021-2025) and forecast (2026-2030) valuations of the construction industry in Cameroon, featuring details of key growth drivers.
- Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
- Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants
Reasons to Buy
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities using our standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies
- Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts
- Understand the latest industry and market trends
- Formulate and validate business strategies using the analyst's critical and actionable insight
- Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures
- Evaluate competitive risk and success factors
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary2 Construction Industry: At-a-Glance3 Latest news and developments4 Project analytics5 Construction Market Data6 Risk Profile
7 Appendix
List of Tables
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