EPC Cameroon Business Declined During First Half of 2026
The company reported an 11% drop in Cameroon operations while seeing significant growth in its Gabon business segment.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Oil and Gas
Live Poll
Is political instability a valid reason for companies to reduce their local business operations?
EPC reported an 11% decline in its Cameroon business during the first half of 2026. This performance followed a sharp 75% contraction in the country during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Why it matters
The company cited a deteriorating political environment in Cameroon as the primary driver for the business decline. EPC previously suspended explosive deliveries in the nation during the 2025 election period.
EPC reported total revenue of 83.7 million euros for the Africa-Asia-Pacific region, representing a 14% increase. This revenue figure is equivalent to approximately CFA 54.9 billion.
The players
EPC
EPC is a company that manages explosive deliveries and maintains storage facilities for industrial operations.
The details
Customers initially increased explosive purchases in the third quarter of 2025 to build inventories before deliveries were halted. While operations in Cameroon remained steady throughout 2024, the subsequent business interruption and storage challenges at sites like those in Missolé significantly impacted regional output.
Timeline
2024 served as the baseline year for comparative activity in Cameroon.
Customers increased explosive stockpiling during the third quarter of 2025.
Business in Cameroon declined by 75% during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Operations in Cameroon saw an 11% decline during the first half of 2026.
EPC is scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 revenue figures on November 12, 2026.
Market Landscape
The report highlights how the 2025 Cameroon election period political volatility disrupted industrial supply chains in the region. EPC's reliance on stable local operating conditions contrasts with its ability to capitalize on growth in other markets like Gabon.
Clients relying on explosive materials in the region may face continued inventory management challenges due to the current operational volatility. Customers should monitor upcoming reports to understand if supply stability returns in the next fiscal quarter.
The takeaway
Business stability in volatile regions often relies on the ability to maintain consistent supply lines despite external political pressures. Companies operating in these sectors must frequently adjust inventory strategies to mitigate the risks of sudden delivery suspensions.
What happens next
EPC is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2026 revenue figures on November 12, 2026.
Further reading
For broader trends regarding industrial supply chain stability, visit Oil and Gas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Business in Cameroon.
Live Poll
Is political instability a valid reason for companies to reduce their local business operations?
