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U.S. Imports
$24.1M
U.S. Exports
$19.6M
Deficit of $4.5M (net importer)
The United States imported $24.1M/month and exported $19.6M/month with Gabon as of April 2026, covering 43 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $4.5M with Gabon, importing 1.2× as much as it exported. U.S. goods imports from Gabon of $24.1M in April 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $38.7M.
Manganese ore is Gabon's signature export commodity and a critical input for steel alloy production globally, with the country ranking among the world's leading manganese producers. Petroleum also features prominently in Gabon's export profile, though output has matured. Importers of Gabonese manganese should be aware that the ore is typically shipped in bulk through the port of Owendo and that vessel scheduling and port capacity can affect delivery timelines.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$53.0M
Services Imports
$31.0M
Gabon hosts some of the highest-grade manganese deposits in the world, making it a preferred source for steelmakers and battery-material producers seeking consistent ore quality. Supply concentration in a single country creates exposure to port disruptions or political changes, which procurement teams should factor into sourcing strategies.
The port of Owendo near Libreville is the primary bulk export terminal for manganese. Vessel availability and berth scheduling at Owendo can be a bottleneck during peak demand periods, so importers should build lead-time buffers into purchase contracts.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $22.4M |
| 2 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $614K |
| 3 | PLYWOOD EXC BAMBOO, EA PLY LT=6MM THK, TROPIC WOOD | $284K |
| 4 | OTHER TROPICAL WOOD,WOOD SAWN/CHIPPED LNGTHWSE ETC | $280K |
| 5 | BRAN SHARPS & OTH RESIDUE DERIVED FRM MILLNG WHEAT | $212K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOBILE DRILLING DERRICKS | $4.6M |
| 2 | COKE ETC OF COAL, LIGNITE OR PEAT; RETORT CARBON | $4.0M |
| 3 | SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES, NESOI | $1.1M |
| 4 | ADDITIVES FOR MINERAL OILS, NESOI |
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| $962K |
| 5 | SPARK-IGNTN RCPRCTNG/ROTARY INT COMBSTN ENG, NESOI | $635K |