Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in Gabon

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Gabon saw initial volatility from 2018 to 2020. The government's launch of the 'Gabon vert' strategy in 2018 aimed to boost local agricultural production and curb import reliance, supported by a partnership with the FAO to enhance post-harvest management and market information. Although market volume contracted slightly in 2019, public policy continued to encourage private investment in domestic output. A recovery followed in 2020 as state-backed efforts to attract agricultural investment persisted.

The market entered a phase of stronger growth and subsequent stabilization from 2021 to 2023. The establishment of the Gabonese Food Safety Agency (AGASA) in 2021 introduced tighter market regulation and food security oversight, supporting expansion. A significant surge of 15% lifted the market volume to 19 209 t in 2022, aided by the deployment of improved provincial data‑collection systems and sustained government drives to attract production investment. By 2023, the market stabilized around 18 832 t, coinciding with the adoption of a new law governing commercial activities and reinforced quality controls by the DGCCRF, which influenced distribution channels and consumer trust.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Gabon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Gabon ranked 23rd globally in the production volume of flour or powder made from sago, roots, or tubers.

Top producers of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2017-2020

In 2020, Gabon produced 15 012 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, showing a slight increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production overall decreased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 14 682 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 15 614 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Gabon in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from Gabon

Market data indicates that Gabon did not export any flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers between 2017 and 2020.

Imports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to Gabon

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 315.5 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 597.7 tonnes, representing a 1.9-fold increase. In 2020, Gabon's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers surged by 89.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 46.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Togo was the dominant source for imports in kind, accounting for 85.2% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Gabon imported 170.7 thousand US dollars worth of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, marking a sharp year-on-year increase of 68.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms grew by 98.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Togo clearly dominated imports in value terms for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Gabon, holding 82.7% of total flows, while other countries each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2017-2020