Gabon Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECCASbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
CEMACbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Crude oil
Manganese
Timber
Uranium
Gold
Competitive Advantages
Central African resource baseRegional connectivity hubEnergy sector expertiseRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Special Economic Zone benefits✓
Oil and mining incentives✓
CEMAC preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBESC Required
Shipments to Gabon require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
CNSS Gabon
Cost:
$100-150 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Export License
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with ANPI-Gabon
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Key Trade Institutions in Gabon
Agence Nationale de Promotion des Investissements (ANPI-Gabon)
Export Authoritywww.investingabon.ga
+241 01 76 54 00
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsAgence Gabonaise de Normalisation
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Gabon's trade requirements?
