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Milk market in Gabon

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the milk market volume in Gabon grew from 26 316 t to 27 312 t. The market has long relied on imports due to structural limits on local production, including a small rural population, unfavorable land tenure, high labor costs, and a lack of marketing and processing infrastructure. These factors maintained high import levels and supported overall market size.

The market volume contracted to 24 688 t in 2021 and further to 23 988 t in 2022. The decline in 2022 was influenced by a sharp rise in prices for imported agricultural commodities following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, which reduced affordability and import flows. A recovery to 26 117 t occurred in 2023, while domestic milk production remained steady at approximately 10 600 t throughout the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Gabon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Gabon in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Gabon in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production milk in Gabon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Milk production in Gabon has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 10,534 tonnes of milk, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.5%)	(0.2%)	(0.1%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk from Gabon

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Milk exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 13 tonnes, then surged to their peak in 2020 at 107 tonnes — an 8.1-fold increase. In 2020, exports grew by 639.3% compared to the prior year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 81.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.6%)	9.3%	639.3%	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two key markets — Cameroon and Mali — dominated milk exports in kind, together accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility throughout the observed period. Export values varied significantly, with the low point in 2019 at 5,000 US dollars and the high in 2017 — a 64-fold difference. In 2020, Gabon's milk exports amounted to 23,000 US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 335.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 95.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.0%)	(69.0%)	335.7%	(59.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mali and Cameroon formed a duopoly in export value terms, with a combined share of 99.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milk to Gabon

Imports in kind, t

Gabon's milk imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 16,886 tonnes of milk, showing a limited increase of 5.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 23.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.3%	1.2%	5.8%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (27.3% of imports in kind), France (22.7%), and Malaysia (18.0%) led as the top suppliers of milk to Gabon, with their combined share reaching 67.9% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Gabon imported approximately 42,917,000 US dollars worth of milk, reflecting a robust gain of 14.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	(0.4%)	14.1%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (43.4% of imports in value terms), France (13.8%), and Malaysia (7.8%) headed the ranking of milk suppliers to Gabon, with their combined share reaching 65.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io