Alcoholic beer market in Western Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The alcoholic beer market in Western Africa experienced steady growth from 2018 to 2023, starting at 2 982 million l and reaching 3 354 million l by the end of the period. The most significant expansion occurred in 2020, with the market volume jumping by nearly 8% to 3 237 million l, followed by continued increases that peaked at 3 421 million l in 2022. This overall upward trend was supported by rising domestic production, which climbed from 2 915 million l in 2018 to 3 242 million l in 2023.

After reaching its highest point in 2022, the market saw a moderate contraction of 2% in 2023, settling at 3 354 million l. Throughout the years, import volumes fluctuated between 83 million l and 152 million l, contributing to market supply without fundamentally altering the growth trajectory driven by local output. The period from 2018 to 2023 resulted in a total market growth of over 12%, highlighting sustained demand despite annual variations.

Production alcoholic beer in Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Alcoholic beer production in Western Africa grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 142 million liters, marking a moderate 7.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 11.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of alcoholic beer production in Western Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 630 million US dollars, up 10.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 4.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 357 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alcoholic beer from Western Africa

Exports in kind, M l

Alcoholic beer exports from Western Africa expanded for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 22.5 million liters, a solid 20.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 19.9%, with an average annual rate of 6.2%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 15.4 million liters, which experienced the largest decline of 17.8%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a 20.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Cameroon, and South Africa were the top destinations for alcoholic beer exports from Western Africa in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 20.6% of exports, Cameroon for 8.7%, and South Africa for 0.5%, together making up 29.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of alcoholic beer exports from Western Africa rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 18 830 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 23.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 12.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 473 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 25.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Cameroon, and South Africa were the largest buyers of alcoholic beer from Western Africa in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 18.1% of exports, Cameroon for 9.9%, and South Africa for 0.6%, together forming 28.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports alcoholic beer to Western Africa

Imports in kind, M l

Alcoholic beer imports into Western Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 117.7 million liters, a notable 17.2% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 55.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, imports of alcoholic beer into Western Africa were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. The Netherlands accounted for 19.6% of imports, Denmark for 14.6%, and Portugal for 13.9%, jointly representing 48.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign alcoholic beer supplies to Western Africa grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 75 176 thousand US dollars, which is 7.7% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 47.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Denmark played leading roles in the value of alcoholic beer imports into Western Africa. The Netherlands accounted for 24.3% of imports, Portugal for 19.4%, and Denmark for 13.2%, together taking 56.9% of total import flows.

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

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