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Rice market in Gabon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, Gabon's rice market volume grew from 83 thousand tons to 92 thousand tons as the government launched a national program to develop locally adapted rice varieties and joined the Coalition for African Rice Development to strengthen production. A sharp surge to 153 thousand tons in 2020 was driven by favorable climatic conditions across Africa, which boosted regional production and increased the availability of rice for import into Gabon.

The market volume dropped to 70 thousand tons in 2021 due to a decline in imports and an unusual export of 10 thousand tons. By 2022, the market stabilized at 74 thousand tons amid economic growth in Gabon's agricultural sector and inflationary pressures linked to the war in Ukraine.

In 2023, the market recovered to 104 thousand tons, fueled by India's suspension of non-basmati white rice exports, which disrupted global supply, alongside strong domestic demand and a requirement for Cameroonian operators to import rice for re-export to Gabon. In 2024, Gabon validated a national rice development strategy and introduced five new rice varieties, but remained heavily dependent on imports, which reached 92 thousand tons.

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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gabon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gabon in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gabon by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 rice in Gabon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Gabon produced 1 789 tonnes of rice, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, at 1.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(1.9%)	3.6%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rice from Gabon

Exports in kind, K t

Gabon's rice exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 0.2 thousand tonnes, a substantial increase of 1 077.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 9 113.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 351.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	97.7%	295.7%	1 077.8%	351.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon was the dominant partner for Gabon's rice exports in kind, accounting for 86.4% of total flows. Other markets played a much smaller role during this period.

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, M $ US

Gabon's rice exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 422.1% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports grew by 1 187.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 134.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.1%	79.8%	422.1%	134.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon and Togo were the leading destinations for Gabon's rice exports in value terms, together making up 87.2% of total flows. Other countries held significantly smaller shares.

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 rice to Gabon

Imports in kind, K t

Rice imports into Gabon have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 151.0 thousand tonnes, a 67.2% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 84.9%, with an annualized rate of 22.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 81.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	10.6%	67.2%	22.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam were the primary sources for Gabon's rice imports in kind, with shares of 43.2%, 31.7%, and 23.0%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 97.9% 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, M $ US

Gabon's rice imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 129.3 million US dollars, showing a sharp 70.4% year-over-year advance. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 74.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	1.5%	70.4%	20.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam were the main sources for Gabon's rice imports in value terms, with shares of 40.6%, 39.1%, and 18.8%, respectively. Combined, they represented 98.5% 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