Israel-Gabon Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $680.36M total volume •Israel deficit: $680.36M

IsraelGabon

$0

Exports (2023)

GabonIsrael

$680.36M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$680.36M

Deficit for Israel

Total Trade

$680.36M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IsraelGabon Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424
$2.14M
Infinity% of exports
2Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$1.99M
Infinity% of exports
3Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$310,093
Infinity% of exports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$194,423
Infinity% of exports
5Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$178,088
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Israel's export portfolio to Gabon demonstrates strategic specialization, with mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GabonIsrael Imports

$680.36M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
99.9% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$679.68M
99.9% of imports
2Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood
$221,000
0.0% of imports
3Wood: n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness
$200,042
0.0% of imports
4Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled
$67,594
0.0% of imports
5Wood, 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
$63,576
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Israel's import pattern from Gabon reveals significant dependencyin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Israel demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424 to Gabon, 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 $680.36M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Israel-Gabon Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $680.36 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Israel maintains a deficit of $680.36 million
  • Export Focus: Israel's primary exports include mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Gabon include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood, wood: n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness

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 $680.36M 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 Israel leveraging its comparative advantages in mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424.

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

Israel's specialization in mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424complements Gabon's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $680.36M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $680.36M 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 $680.36 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424 and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Israel's trade deficit of $680.36 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424 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 Israel and Gabon represents a total trade volume of $680.36 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Israel, with imports exceeding exportsby $680.36 million.

Export Strengths

Israel's exports to Gabon total $0.00, with competitive advantages in mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424, representing $2.14M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Gabon amount to $680.36 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising99.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Israel's strategic sourcing from Gabon. 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