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Molasses market in Gabon

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The molasses market in Gabon contracted from over 8 500 tonnes in 2018 to around 6 150 tonnes in 2022. This decline was linked to the ongoing operational and financial difficulties at the country's sole sugar producer, Sucaf Gabon, which in 2018 reported a 24.5% drop in processed sugar output due to aging equipment and significant losses, directly reducing sugar and molasses production.

Market volume rebounded by 23% to 7 590 tonnes in 2023. This recovery occurred alongside a volatile period for the sugar sector, where a 10% quarterly production increase by the end of the year was noted, though sugar imports also rose to cover deficits. During this time, the government decided to resell its stake in Sucaf Gabon to revitalize the industry.

A major industry shift took place in 2024 when the Turkish group MFB International acquired a 90% share in Sucaf Gabon, renaming it Les Sucreries du Gabon and committing to a modernization investment of at least 11 billion FCFA. The 2024 sugar campaign was not executed, halting local sugar production and leading to a complete reliance on imports, which will influence future molasses supply.

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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production molasses in Gabon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of molasses, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of molasses, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Gabon produced 8 000 tonnes of molasses, showing only minor year-over-year fluctuations. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 583 tonnes, representing a 7.3% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with production dropping by 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(6.8%)	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports molasses from Gabon

Marketing analysis indicates that Gabon did not export any molasses between 2017 and 2020.

Imports molasses to Gabon

Imports in kind, kg

The molasses import market in Gabon exhibited volatility during the observed period. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 500 kg, while the maximum reached 15 930 kg in 2019, representing a 10.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 3 152 kg, marking an 80.2% year-over-year decrease. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports surging by 962.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(75.0%)	962.0%	(80.2%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Lebanon, and China were the primary sources for Gabon's molasses imports in kind. France accounted for 38.3% of imports, Lebanon for 28.6%, and China for 22.6%, collectively representing 89.5% of total import flows.

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, $ US

Significant fluctuations characterized the value of molasses imports to Gabon during this period. The minimum import value was recorded in 2018 at 86 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 21 720 US dollars, representing a 252-fold difference. In 2020, imports amounted to 12 012 US dollars, reflecting a sharp 44.7% year-over-year decline. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 98.0%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2019, soaring by 25 138.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.0%)	25 138.7%	(44.7%)	41.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and Tunisia dominated the value of molasses imports to Gabon, accounting for the majority of import spending, while other markets played a less significant role.

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