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As of 2023, Gabon's merchandise exports totaled approximately **\$12.36 billion**, reflecting a 10% decrease from the previous year. The country's export economy is heavily reliant on natural resources, particularly crude oil and manganese, which together account for a significant portion of export revenues. ### 🇬🇦 Top 20 Export Products of Gabon (2023) | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (USD) | Share of Total Exports | | | ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1 | **Crude petroleum oils** | \$6.57 billion | 51.0% | | | 2 | **Manganese ores and concentrates** | \$2.95 billion | 23.0% | | | 3 | **Ships, boats, and floating structures** | \$1.31 billion | 10.3% | | | 4 | **Sawn wood and wood products** | \$432 million | 3.4% | | | 5 | **Veneer sheets and similar wood products** | \$294 million | 2.3% | | | 6 | **Refined petroleum oils** | \$263 million | 2.1% | | | 7 | **Animal and vegetable fats and oils** | \$104 million | 0.8% | | | 8 | **Machinery and mechanical appliances** | \$70 million | 0.6% | | | 9 | **Articles of iron or steel** | \$47 million | 0.4% | | | 10 | **Electrical machinery and equipment** | \$39 million | 0.3% | | | 11 | **Iron and steel** | \$39 million | 0.3% | | | 12 | **Aircraft and spacecraft** | \$21 million | 0.2% | | | 13 | **Rubber and rubber articles** | \$21 million | 0.2% | | | 14 | **Precious stones and metals** | \$14 million | 0.1% | | | 15 | **Miscellaneous chemical products** | \$10 million | 0.1% | | | 16 | **Optical, photographic, and medical instruments** | \$9.7 million | 0.1% | | | 17 | **Vehicles other than railway or tramway stock** | \$8.7 million | 0.1% | | | 18 | **Miscellaneous articles of base metal** | \$4.5 million | 0.04% | | | 19 | **Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes** | \$4.2 million | 0.03% | | | 20 | **Copper and copper articles** | \$3.8 million | 0.03% | ([TrendEconomy][1], [Powers of Africa][2], [Trading Economics][3]) | *Note: Export values are approximate and based on available trade data.* ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations Gabon’s primary export partners in 2023 included: * **China**: \$3.51 billion (27% of total exports) * **France**: \$1.34 billion (10.5%) * **Spain**: \$755 million (5.9%) * **Netherlands**: \$723 million (5.7%) * **Israel**: \$679 million (5.4%) * **Malaysia**: \$631 million (5.0%) * **Italy**: \$593 million (4.7%) * **India**: \$588 million (4.6%) * **Republic of the Congo**: \$574 million (4.5%) * **Indonesia**: \$573 million (4.5%)([TrendEconomy][1]) *Note: The percentages are approximate and based on available trade data.* These figures underscore Gabon's strong trade relationships, particularly with countries in Asia and Europe. The country's export economy is characterized by a heavy reliance on natural resources, with crude oil and manganese being the most significant contributors. If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://trendeconomy.com/data/h2/Gabon/TOTAL?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gabon | Imports and Exports | World | ALL COMMODITIES | Value (US$) and ..." [2]: https://powersofafrica.com/article/671/gabon-manganese-dominates-exports?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gabon. Manganese Dominates Exports - Powers of Africa" [3]: https://id.tradingeconomics.com/gabon/exports-by-category%2Cexports-by-category?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gabon Exports By Category,exports By Category - id.tradingeconomics.com"