Gabon-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $845.29M total volume •Gabon surplus: $845.29M

GabonIndonesia

$845.29M

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaGabon

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$845.29M

Surplus for Gabon

Total Trade

$845.29M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Gabon and Indonesia. Green line shows exports from Gabon, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Gabon-Indonesia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GabonIndonesia Exports

$845.29M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$836.71M
99.0% of exports
2Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight
$7.59M
0.9% of exports
3Wood, of tropical wood: as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm
$618,178
0.1% of exports
4Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood (other than blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, other than of bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner)
$87,169
0.0% of exports
5Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$82,216
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gabon's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaGabon Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks
$12.92M
Infinity% of imports
2Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa
$1.25M
Infinity% of imports
3Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$1.24M
Infinity% of imports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$1.23M
Infinity% of imports
5Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$734,612
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gabon's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Gabon demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Indonesia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $845.29M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Gabon-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $845.29 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Gabon maintains a surplus of $845.29 million
  • Export Focus: Gabon's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight, wood, of tropical wood: as in subheading note 2 to this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks, food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa, vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $845.29M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Gabon leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Gabon's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $845.29M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $845.29M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $845.29 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Gabon's trade surplus of $845.29 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Gabon and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $845.29 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Gabon, with exports exceeding importsby $845.29 million.

Export Strengths

Gabon's exports to Indonesia total $845.29 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $836.71M or99.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks, with Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Gabon's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023