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Gabon Special Economic Zone


Gabon | Special Economic Zone

about GSEZ

Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) SA springs from a public-private partnership venture between Arise IIP and the Gabonese Republic (CDC) signed in March 2010. GSEZ was set up to foster local timber processing, industrial production, and the sustainable use of Gabon's natural reseources, primarily timber, for local and export markets.

It allows local and international investors to establish themselves and set up locally thanks to a unique administrative and fiscal status. The industrial zone is divided into three sectors: industrial, commercial and residential. Located in Nkok town, 27 km from the capital, Libreville, GSEZ can be reached by road, rail,and riverboat traffic. It also has a loading platform for loading barges for direct connections with the port city of Owendo.

Gabon Special Economic Zone is fast emerging as the West Central Africa's manufacturing hub and entrepreneurs from across the globe are welcome to benefit from the business opportunities unlocked by Nkok SEZ. It was awarded Best Economic Zones for Wood Production in 2020 in the Financial Times FDI Intelligence ranking. Today GSEZ includes: 144 investors from 16 different nations and operating in 22 industrial sectors.

1126 ha

Zone Area

1.7 Bn

FDIs Generated

Gabon

Location

GSEZ investment sectors

Timber & Wood Processing

Timber & Wood Processing

Market Size

$600 Bn

Forest Area

23.5 Mn Ha

Covered at 88% by forest and with 12.5 million hectares of sustainably managed forests containing over 400 species of trees, including the well-known Kevazingo and the popular Okoume, Gabon is the reference and flagship component of the timber industry.
GSEZ investment opportunities

Furniture

Furniture

Gabon's Furniture Market Forecast

$300 million

Gabon currently relies heavily on imported furniture, creating a substantial opportunity for local production within GSEZ (Gabon Special Economic Zone).

Plywood

Plywood

Market Size

$54.2 Bn

CAGR

6.2%

Gabon is already a leader in plywood production, with several successful plywood manufacturing companies operating within the GSEZ. This established ecosystem creates a pool of skilled labor and facilitates knowledge sharing

Veneer

Veneer

Market Size

5% of Global Market

GSEZ eliminates the need for lengthy and expensive veneer imports. Processors can source high-quality logs directly from Gabonese producers within the zone.

Sawn Wood

Sawn Wood

Resources

400+ Timber Species

Gabon's GSEZ zone features a dedicated wood cluster specifically designed to support and accelerate the growth of wood processing businesses. This cluster provides access to shared facilities, utilities, and a network of industry partners.
why invest in GSEZ?

Business Ease & Ownership Advantages

  • Modern infrastructure with multiple access options to the site: roads, quay, railway,                  
  • Subsidized electricity, compared to the rates in force outside SEZ
  • Relaxed and flexible labour law 
  • SEZ conceptualized to offer combined work-life-play environment

Fiscal Incentives For Businesses

  • 0% Corporate income tax
  • Exemption from custom duty on import of equipment and machinery for industries
  • 0% property tax
  • 100% repartition of capital and profits

Our clients

GSEZ-Century Ply GSEZ-Chanta GSEZ-Green Ply GSEZ-GWI - Gabon Wood Industries GSEZ-L7H LIFE RESOURCES GSEZ-Somivab

Visions & testimonials

Joseph Owondault Berre
Vice-President of the Gabonese

Joseph Owondault Berre

Everything is in place within the Nkok SIZ to foster high-quality projects and achievements. This Zone is a tool for promoting Gabon's expertise. It was a truly memorable visit.

Evariste Ndayisimiye
President of the Republic of Burundi

Evariste Ndayisimiye

GSEZ is an example in the transformation of natural resources.

Raymond Ndong Sima
Prime Minister, Head of Government- Gabonese

Raymond Ndong Sima

Together, let's build our future by increasing our production capacity and exploring innovative avenues to maintain our position of choice on the international market.

news & blogs
Major step for the preservation of biodiversity in Gabon

June 6, 2024

Major step for the preservation of biodiversity in Gabon

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Gabon Ministers Explore Pharma, Wood Processing and Vocational Training Sectors at Nkok SEZ

June 6, 2024

Gabon Ministers Explore Pharma, Wood Processing and Vocational Training Sectors at Nkok SEZ

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