Palm oil imports in Gabon
Gabon: Palm oil imports was 4,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Gabon, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 4,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.3% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Gabon peaked at 27,000 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Gabon 126th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,300 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 700 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,200 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,800 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 27,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,250 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Gabon
- Fuel imports 6.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 23.3% (2023)
- Gas production 5.17 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,037 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 5.17 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,037 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 54.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Gabon?
- Palm oil imports in Gabon was 4,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 27,000 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Gabon rank for palm oil imports?
- Gabon ranks 126th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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