Sending a parcel to Gabon
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Gabon. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Gabon arrives in 14–22 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–8 days (express). The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from the first euro. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Gabon
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Summary
A parcel to Gabon arrives in 14–22 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–8 days (express). The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from the first euro. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
- Region
- africa
- EU
- No
- Currency
- XAF
- Standard delivery
- 14–22 days
- Express delivery
- DHL/FedEx Express 5–8 days
- Customs duty from
- From the first euro
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Gabon
Parcel 10 kg to Gabon: standard 88 € · express 202 €. Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list.
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DHL Expresscarrier- Typical transit time
- DHL/FedEx Express 5–8 days express
- Price · 10 kg
- 202 € over the 70 kg limit
Fastest for non-EU destinations · Network across 220 countries and territories
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FedExcarrier- Typical transit time
- 14–22 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 88 € over the 68 kg limit
Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days)
No carrier in this overview offers this handover option.
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Gabon
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 30 € | 74 € |
| 5 kg | 52 € | 120 € |
| 10 kg | 88 € | 202 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Gabon is a CEMAC member with a common external tariff (0–30%). No de minimis — TVA 18% and duty apply from the first value. DGD manages clearance in Libreville. Gabon is one of Africa's wealthier countries due to oil revenues — infrastructure in Libreville is relatively good. Both DHL and FedEx cover Libreville. Francophone.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice in French
- Detailed description and value in XAF or EUR
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Gabon.
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Weapons and ammunition (without permit)
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit goods
- Endangered species (CITES) — Gabon has the largest rainforest in Africa
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Gabon.
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How do shipments to Gabon compare with the rest of Central Africa?
Gabon has better infrastructure than most neighbours thanks to oil revenues — clearance in Libreville takes 3–7 days. DHL and FedEx available. TVA 18% + CEMAC duty from the first value. Documents in French.
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