| Product Code: ETC5015732 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Gabon glycerol import market saw a shift in 2023 with a decrease in market concentration from very high to high. Top exporters such as France, USA, and Germany maintained their positions, while new players like Areas, nes, and Belgium entered the market. The industry experienced a significant decline with a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -57.69% and a growth rate of -86.69%. Despite the challenges, there is potential for further diversification and growth in the Gabon glycerol import market in the coming years.

The Glycerol market in Gabon is projected to grow at a growing growth rate of 6.12% by 2027, within the Africa region led by Egypt, along with other countries like South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.

The glycerol market in Gabon, closely related to the glycerin market, is growing as glycerol is used in similar applications, including in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Glycerol is valued for its ability to retain moisture and improve texture in personal care and food products. As the demand for high-quality personal care products and pharmaceuticals rises in Gabon, the need for glycerol is increasing. Moreover, glycerol`s use in industrial applications such as plasticizers and antifreeze fluids will contribute to the markets expansion in the coming years.
The Gabon Glycerol market is growing as glycerol is used in a variety of industrial applications, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing. The increasing use of glycerol as a humectant in personal care products and as a solvent in food and beverage production is fueling the markets growth.
The Gabon Glycerol market encounters difficulties stemming from the high cost of importing raw materials and limited local production capabilities. Additionally, fluctuating demand across industries like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food processing further impacts market stability.
The governments chemical safety regulations impact the glycerol market. However, there are no specific policies or incentives to foster the local production or consumption of glycerol products in Gabon.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Gabon Glycerol Market Overview |
3.1 Gabon Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Gabon Glycerol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Gabon Glycerol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Gabon Glycerol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Gabon Glycerol Market Trends |
6 Gabon Glycerol Market Segmentations |
6.1 Gabon Glycerol Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodiesel, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Fatty Alcohols, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Fatty Acids, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Soap, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Gabon Glycerol Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Crude, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Refined, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Gabon Glycerol Market, By End-use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Nutraceutical , 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care & Cosmetics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Gabon Glycerol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Gabon Glycerol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Gabon Glycerol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Gabon Glycerol Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Gabon Glycerol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Gabon Glycerol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Gabon Glycerol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Gabon Glycerol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Gabon Glycerol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Gabon Glycerol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Gabon Glycerol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |