India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · GABON
India & Gabon
INDIA-AFRICA FRAMEWORKMANGANESE IMPORTSITEC PARTNERISA MEMBER
India and Gabon enjoy warm bilateral relations underpinned by significant economic complementarities — Gabon is the world's second-largest producer of manganese and a major supplier of timber and vegetable oils to India, while Indian companies have invested approximately USD 2.5 billion in Gabon across telecom, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure. India opened a full High Commission in Libreville in September 2024, elevating the diplomatic profile of the relationship. Both countries cooperate within the India-Africa Forum Summit framework.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Gabon actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
FY 2024-25. Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Gabon runs a large trade surplus with India, dominated by resource exports.
$410m
Total bilateral trade in goods
$94m
India exports to country
$316m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.41bnin FY25 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1960, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The relationship is growing, with the opening of India's resident High Commission in Libreville in 2024 marking a new chapter. Mining investment cooperation (MOIL-led delegation, August 2025) and healthcare partnerships are expanding. Defence ties are nascent but formalising through Aero India participation and MILAN 2026. The ITEC slots are fully utilised. Trade is volatile due to commodity price swings but structurally anchored by manganese and timber.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalLibreville
Population2.3 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1960
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