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Alcoholic beer market in Gabon

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Gabonese alcoholic beer market began the period with a shift in regulatory framework. In 2018, the adoption of a new Public Procurement Code prioritized small and medium-sized Gabonese enterprises in government contracts, which altered market access and distribution channels for beer. This coincided with a contraction in both production and total market volume the following year, with output falling to 135 million liters and market size dropping to 140.9 million liters in 2019.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2020, as production surged to 180 million liters and the market expanded to 183 million liters. The market then entered a phase of stabilization, maintaining a volume between 180 and 185 million liters from 2021 through 2023, with only minor year-to-year fluctuations.

Recent developments in 2024 included regulatory measures such as a temporary suspension of duties and taxes on certain price-capped goods and the awarding of SME certifications to local businesses, which could influence operational costs and market entry. Furthermore, the presence of micro-breweries like Okev, which have launched several craft beer varieties since 2017, has contributed to the diversification of the product range available to Gabonese consumers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Gabon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Gabon in kind, 2018-2023, M l
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Gabon in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M l
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M l
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production alcoholic beer in Gabon

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Gabon's alcoholic beer production hit its lowest point at 135.0 million liters, declining by 7.3% from the previous year. However, production rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 180.0 million liters—a 33.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Gabon in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(7.3%)	33.3%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports alcoholic beer from Gabon

Exports in kind, K l

Gabon's alcoholic beer exports have been rising for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country exported 1,249 thousand liters, a substantial increase of 239.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 33,476.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 595.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	238.6%	2 824.3%	239.1%	595.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Gabon's export structure in volume terms was highly concentrated, with Equatorial Guinea alone accounting for 96.4% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Alcoholic beer exports from Gabon have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1,095 thousand US dollars, up by 236.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 64,054%, reflecting an annualized rate of 762.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	875.3%	1 855.7%	236.3%	762.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Gabon's export value was heavily focused on Equatorial Guinea, which represented 96.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports alcoholic beer to Gabon

Imports in kind, K l

Gabon's alcoholic beer imports have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports stood at 4,202 thousand liters, a sharp decrease of 32.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 49%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.8%)	(1.2%)	(32.2%)	(20.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Gabon's import structure in volume terms was strongly focused on the Netherlands, which held a 76.4% share of total imports, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Gabon's alcoholic beer imports have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 5,160 thousand US dollars, down by 30.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 44.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 17.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.2%)	(4.9%)	(30.6%)	(17.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands dominated Gabon's import market in value terms, capturing 78.8% of total import flows, with other countries making up the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io