Gabon (GAB) and Rwanda (RWA) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Gabon-Rwanda Trade: In 2023, Gabon exported $1.71M to Rwanda. The main products that Gabon exported to Rwanda were Refined Petroleum ($1.71M) and Other Animals ($781). Over the past 5 years the exports of Gabon to Rwanda have increased at an annualized rate of 9.05%, from $1.11M in 2018 to $1.71M in 2023.

In 2023, Gabon did not export any services to Rwanda.

Rwanda-Gabon Trade: In 2023, Rwanda exported $4.53k to Gabon. The main products that Rwanda exported to Gabon were Cut Flowers ($3.47k), Sauces and Seasonings ($759), and Felt or Coated Fabric Garments ($161). Over the past 5 years the exports of Rwanda to Gabon have decreased at an annualized rate of 34.7%, from $38.1k in 2018 to $4.53k in 2023.

In 2023, Rwanda did not export any services to Gabon.

Comparison In 2023, Gabon ranked 92 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.62), and 102 in total exports ($10.6B). That same year, Rwanda ranked 154 in total exports ($1.35B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Gabon exported $1.71M to Rwanda. The main products exported from Gabon to Rwanda were Refined Petroleum ($1.71M) and Other Animals ($781). During the last 5 years the exports of Gabon to Rwanda have increased at an annualized rate of 9.05%, from $1.11M in 2018 to $1.71M in 2023.

In 2018, Rwanda exported $4.53k to Gabon. The main products exported from Rwanda to Gabon were Cut Flowers ($3.47k), Sauces and Seasonings ($759), and Felt or Coated Fabric Garments ($161). During the last 5 years the exports of Rwanda to Gabon have decreased at an annualized rate of 34.7%, from $38.1k in 2023 to $4.53k in 2018.

Exports from Gabon () to Rwanda () (2023)

Exports from Rwanda () to Gabon () (2023)

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Trade between Gabon () and Rwanda ()

Rwanda Exports

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Gabon
Top DestinationChina$2.77B

Rwanda
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$895M

This map shows whether countries import more from Gabon or Rwanda. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Gabon and Rwanda or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Gabon than Rwanda included China ($2.77B), Indonesia ($875M), and Spain ($739M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Rwanda than Gabon included United Arab Emirates ($895M), Kenya ($34.5M), and Pakistan ($26.8M).

Difference in imports from Rwanda () and Gabon () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Gabon - Rwanda

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This chart compares trade between Gabon and Rwanda by product, considering products traded by both, Gabon and Rwanda.

During 2023, Gabon had a large net trade with Rwanda in the exports of Mineral Products ($1.71M) and Animal Products ($781).

During 2018, Rwanda had a large net trade with Gabon in the exports of Vegetable Products ($3.47k), Foodstuffs ($759), and Textiles ($161).

Potential Exports

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Top Product Potential Gabon Rwanda+$1.38kRefined Petroleum

Top Product Potential Rwanda Gabon+$1.51kMalt Extract

We estimate the export potential of an economy for each product and destination using an extension of the bilateral relatedness model of Jun et al. (2019).This extended gravity model considers similarities among products and geographies and explains more than 50% of the variance in future trade flows.

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Gabon and Rwanda. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Gabon indicates it has a comparative advantage over Rwanda. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Rwanda indicates it has a comparative advantage over Gabon.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Gabon () to Rwanda () (2023)

Exports from Rwanda () to Gabon () (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Gabon () and Rwanda ()

Rwanda Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Rwanda () and Gabon () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Gabon - Rwanda

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Gabon () and Rwanda () (2023)

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