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Natural latex in primary forms market in Gabon

$Natural latex in primary forms market in Gabon$

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Gabon's market for natural latex in primary forms increased from 23 306 tons in 2018 to 26 703 tons in 2023. This expansion was initially driven by the adoption of Law No. 008/2018 and related decrees, which established a preference for Gabonese SMEs in public procurement, likely stimulating demand for domestically produced latex used in government-funded projects.

A temporary contraction to 23 730 tons in 2020 occurred alongside revisions to the Public Procurement Code aimed at enhancing transparency, which may have slowed procurement activity. The subsequent recovery was supported by a 2022 surge in oil prices and strong commodity production, which invigorated the broader economy and investments in related sectors. The policy framework for SME preference was further strengthened through an interministerial commission in 2023, reinforcing market access for local producers.

By 2024, the market saw the structured entry of new players such as SIMBA btp, which received SME certification under the ongoing policy, indicating continued evolution of the market landscape.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 natural latex in primary forms in Gabon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Gabon ranked 20th globally in the production of natural latex in primary forms.

Top producers of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Gabon produced 23 700 tonnes of natural latex in primary forms, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 4.0%. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 23 300 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 24 700 tonnes. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	6.0%	(4.0%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports natural latex in primary forms from Gabon

According to market reports, Gabon did not export any natural latex in primary forms between 2017 and 2020.

Imports natural latex in primary forms to Gabon

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 123-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Gabon imported 30 121 kg of natural latex in primary forms, representing a substantial increase of 610.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 24.2%, while the most significant rise was in 2018, surging by 2 192.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 192.6%	(24.2%)	610.4%	397.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United States were the primary sources for imports in kind, together making up 91.3% of total flows. Other destinations contributed relatively smaller shares.

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

Market performance experienced notable fluctuations during this timeframe. Imports reached their lowest value in 2017 and their highest in 2019, with an 87-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Gabon's imports of natural latex in primary forms totaled 3 849 US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 85.5% from the year before. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 26 600 US dollars, and the largest increase happened in 2018, jumping by 2 827.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 827.0%	195.8%	(85.5%)	132.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States dominated imports in value terms, accounting for 72.2% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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