Credit market: after its acquisition, Alios Finance Cameroon loses its leadership in the financial institution category - Invest in Cameroon

In Q1 2026, commercial banks in Cameroon granted 99.65% of all loans, while financial institutions accounted for only 0.35%. Among these institutions, Société Camerounaise d'Équipement (SCE) led with 41.05% market share, followed by Alios Finance (25.83%) and Crédit Foncier du Cameroun (21%). Alios Finance, historically the market leader, lost its top position after its acquisition.