| Product Code: ETC7253307 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2023, Gabon continued to heavily rely on imported used and refurbished smartphones, with top exporters being China, Andorra, South Africa, Thailand, and South Korea. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a significant decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -24.07% and a growth rate of -54.87%. This suggests a challenging market environment with potential shifts in consumer preferences or economic conditions impacting the import of smartphones 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 Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Overview |
3.1 Gabon Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for affordable smartphones in Gabon |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of refurbished smartphones |
4.2.3 Rise in e-commerce platforms offering used and refurbished smartphones |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability of high-quality refurbished smartphones |
4.3.2 Concerns about the reliability and longevity of refurbished devices |
4.3.3 Competition from new smartphone sales impacting the refurbished market |
5 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Trends |
6 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market, By Types |
6.1 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume, By Price Below 200USD, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume, By Price Above 200USD and Below 500USD, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume, By Price Above 500USD, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Platform, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline store, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of refurbished smartphones |
8.2 Number of refurbished smartphone models available in the market |
8.3 Customer satisfaction levels with refurbished smartphone purchases |
8.4 Percentage of smartphones returned or exchanged due to quality issues |
8.5 Growth in the number of e-commerce platforms selling refurbished smartphones |
9 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Gabon Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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