Industrial Overview
- World rank by industrial production
- #102
- Industrial added value
- 101100M USD
- including manufacturing industry
- 41100M USD
- Area
- 26.810,000 km²
- Population
- 25910,000 inhabitants.
- Official language
- English
Main industrial sectors
Oil and gas production: Onshore and offshore fields around Port-Gentil and the Ogooué delta generate the largest share of export revenues and state revenues.
Manganese and mining
The Moanda manganese mines make Gabon one of the world's leading producers of manganese, with rail transport to the port of Owendo.
Lumber and wood processing
Bans on log exports have driven investment in sawmilling, veneer and plywood factories using koumé and other tropical species.
Agribusiness
Palm oil, rubber and sugar plantations with their mills and refineries constitute the main agricultural processing activities.
Cement and building materials
Cement grinding, extraction and concrete products supply a construction sector concentrated in Libreville and Port-Gentil.
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- Industrial added value (2025)
- 101,100 M USD
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- USD 41,100 million
- Global industrial rank
- #102
- Area
- 26.8 10,000 km²
- Population
- 259 10,000 inhabitants.
- Key sectors
- Oil and gas production: Onshore and offshore fields around Port-Gentil and the Ogooué delta generate the largest share of export and state revenues., Manganese and mining, Lumber and wood processing, Agro-industry, Cement and construction materials
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What are the most important industrial sectors in Gabon?
Gabon's most important industrial sectors are: Oil and gas production: Onshore and offshore fields around Port-Gentil and the Ogooué delta generate the largest share of export revenues and state revenues., Manganese and mining, Lumber and wood processing, Agro-industry, Cement and construction materials.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Gabon?
Industry in Gabon relies on Oil and gas production: Onshore and offshore fields around Port-Gentil and the Ogooué delta generate the largest share of export revenues and state revenues., Manganese and mining, Lumber and wood processing, Agro-industry, Cement and building materials; local businesses can capitalize on these assets to meet domestic and regional demand.
'Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (2025 edition, updated), updated annually.
What are the main challenges of the industrial sector in Gabon?
Like many economies, Gabon seeks to deepen manufacturing value added and regional integration; details vary depending on the sector.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (2025 data, updated). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current dollars. Last update：2026-10-13