| Product Code: ETC5246620 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Gabon`s barite import market saw significant growth in 2023, with Morocco, Turkey, India, Spain, and France emerging as the top exporters to the country. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, suggesting limited competition among suppliers. Despite the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.35%, the negative growth rate of -23.44% in 2023 may raise concerns about potential market challenges or shifts in demand dynamics. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the barite industry looking to navigate the Gabonese market effectively.

The Barite market in Gabon is projected to grow at a high growth rate of 11.88% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Africa region, where Egypt holds the dominant position, followed closely by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria, shaping overall regional demand.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Gabon Barite Market Overview |
3.1 Gabon Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Gabon Barite Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Gabon Barite Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Gabon Barite Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in drilling activities in the oil and gas industry, leading to higher demand for barite as a weighting agent. |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction industry, particularly in infrastructure projects, driving the need for barite in concrete production. |
4.2.3 Rising demand for barite in the pharmaceutical industry for its use in diagnostic imaging procedures. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in global oil prices affecting exploration and production activities, impacting the demand for barite. |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations concerning mining and processing of barite leading to operational challenges for market players. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative weighting agents in drilling fluids affecting the market share of barite. |
5 Gabon Barite Market Trends |
6 Gabon Barite Market Segmentations |
6.1 Gabon Barite Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Vein, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Residual, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Bedded, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Types, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Gabon Barite Market, By End-user Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Gabon Barite Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End-user Industries, 2021-2031F |
7 Gabon Barite Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Gabon Barite Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Gabon Barite Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Gabon Barite Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of barite in the Gabon market. |
8.2 Number of active drilling rigs in Gabon as an indicator of drilling activity. |
8.3 Percentage of barite production meeting quality standards set by regulatory bodies. |
8.4 Investment in research and development for new applications of barite in various industries. |
9 Gabon Barite Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Gabon Barite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Gabon Barite Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Gabon Barite Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Gabon Barite Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Gabon Barite Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |