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Pork market in Gabon

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the pork market in Gabon increased from 11.5 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 17.4 thousand tons in 2021, primarily driven by a sharp rise in imports, while domestic production remained stable at around 3.6 thousand tons. The market then contracted to 13.1 thousand tons in 2022 before partially recovering to 15.8 thousand tons in 2023.

The global African swine fever outbreak in 2020 created uncertainty in worldwide pork trade, which indirectly contributed to increased import volumes into Gabon as international supply chains shifted. The following year, the launch of an enhanced meat certification and traceability system, supported by a new laboratory, improved sanitary and hygiene standards for pork, likely strengthening consumer confidence and supporting market growth.

In 2024, regulatory measures were reinforced, including the launch of a national traceability system for bushmeat—covering wild pork—using QR codes to combat illicit trade and ensure food safety. Concurrently, the government enacted ordinances to establish the Gabon Agriculture and Livestock Company, aiming to structure and develop local production, alongside stricter controls on retail meat sales and sanitary inspection fees for pork.

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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 pork in Gabon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Gabon's pork production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 569 tons of pork, maintaining stability compared to 2019 levels. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Gabon

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports experienced a dramatic 27-fold difference from the peak in 2020 to the trough in 2019. In 2020, pork volumes leaving Gabon reached 27 tons, representing a sharp increase of 2 561.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at just 1 ton, with the largest decline that year reaching 95.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	121.7%	(95.4%)	2 561.0%	39.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon dominated Gabon's pork exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total export 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. From the high in 2020 to the low in 2019, export values varied by a factor of 93. Gabon exported 56 thousand US dollars worth of pork in 2020, reflecting a steep advance of 9 191.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year reaching 98.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	344.4%	(98.7%)	9 191.7%	74.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon accounted for the bulk of Gabon's pork exports in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export 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 pork to Gabon

Imports in kind, t

Gabon's pork import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 10 107 tons, indicating a controlled advance of 5.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 10.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 968 tons, with the largest decline that year reaching 13.1%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 19.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.1%)	19.8%	5.9%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, France (41.1% of imports in kind), Brazil (19.5%), and Germany (7.6%) led Gabon's pork import structure in kind, together representing 68.3% 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, K $ US

Pork deliveries to Gabon increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 17 899 thousand US dollars, up by 5.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 15 768 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year reaching 14.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	7.6%	5.5%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (44.1% of imports in value terms), Brazil (19.4%), and Germany (6.9%) consistently remained the main sources for Gabon's pork imports in value terms, together accounting for 70.5% of total import flows.

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