Alcoholic beer market in Cabo Verde

Earlier Report Observations

The alcoholic beer market in Cabo Verde grew significantly from 10.1 million liters in 2018 to 12.5 million liters in 2019. This expansion coincided with the development of the first national craft beer, Pr!m!us, funded through Pro Empresa, which aimed to diversify the market. However, in October 2019, the Alcohol Law came into force, prohibiting alcohol advertising and sales to minors. The full effect of these restrictions became apparent in 2020 when the market volume fell to 11.1 million liters, as enforcement of the law reduced visible consumption and formal sales.

Market volume gradually recovered to 12.0 million liters by 2022 and reached 12.2 million liters in 2023. This period was defined by major investments in local production capacity that offset regulatory headwinds. In 2022, the inauguration of the new Ceris factory, a 9-million-euro facility with an output of 12,000 bottles per hour, boosted domestic output. Simultaneously, new local brands like Cervejaria Afreecana emerged, using typical Cape Verdean ingredients to innovate and capture consumer interest. Continuous investment by ECCBC in its flagship Strela beer further solidified local production, which rose from 800 thousand liters in 2021 to 1.2 million liters in 2023.

By 2024, customs data showed a sharp decline in beer imports to 7.9 million liters. This shift was linked to the growing capacity of local brewers and the persistent enforcement of the Alcohol Law, which continued to restrict public advertising and sales. The industry also began responding to global trends by focusing more on non-alcoholic beverage options, reflecting changing consumption patterns.

Production alcoholic beer in Cabo Verde

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

In 2020, Cabo Verde produced 800.0 K l of alcoholic beer, showing no change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, production remained stable. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Exports alcoholic beer from Cabo Verde

Exports in kind, K l

In 2020, alcoholic beer exports from Cabo Verde totaled 14 K l, representing a sharp decline of 56.2% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal was the central partner for exports in kind, accounting for 71.3% of total flows, with other markets playing a less significant role.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of alcoholic beer exports from Cabo Verde was recorded at 12 K $ US, down by 72.6% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Portugal, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates—collectively accounted for 76.1% of the total value of alcoholic beer exports from Cabo Verde.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020

Imports alcoholic beer to Cabo Verde

Imports in kind, K l

In 2020, Cabo Verde's alcoholic beer import volume reached 10 308 K l, marking a significant reduction of 11.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 308 K l, while the maximum was in 2019 at 11 686 K l. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 25.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal dominated the partner structure for imports in kind, with a share of 75.8% of total flows, while other markets were less prominent.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of imported alcoholic beer in Cabo Verde totaled 9 637 K $ US, down by 14.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 9 527 K $ US, and the maximum was in 2019 at 11 283 K $ US. The largest increase was in 2019, at 18.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal remained the primary source for alcoholic beer imports into Cabo Verde, accounting for 80.2% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations being much less significant.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020