Gabon

In 2009, the value of merchandise exports of Gabon decreased substantially by 44.0 percent to reach 5.4 bln US$, while its merchandise imports decreased slightly by 2.4 percent to reach 2.5 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively large surplus of 2.9 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed North America at 3.0 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Gabon were highly concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 5 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 11 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2009, the value of exports of services of Gabon increased substantially by 15.3 percent, reaching 172.2 mln US$, while its imports of services decreased substantially by 12.8 percent and reached 1.3 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services deficit of 1.1 bln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Gabon