The Gambia
U.S. Trade with The Gambia in 2023
Export Market Rank
#91 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$40.75 Million
3-Year Average
$35.03 Million
Compound Average Growth
7.2% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to The Gambia in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $36.17 Million | 34,281 | $16.61 Million | 407% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.72 Million | 149 | $272,552 | 1011% |
| Food Preparations | $982,557 | 281 | $792,508 | 1193% |
| Rice | $973,957 | 1,438 | $994,313 | --- |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $353,311 | 138 | $105,454 | --- |
| Pulses | $308,280 | 298 | $308,280 | --- |
| Dairy Products | $77,750 | 23 | $45,871 | --- |
| Milled Grains & Products | $47,700 | 37 | $28,366 | --- |
| Sugar | $40,000 | 1 | $78,356 | --- |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $15,500 | 88 | $19,783 | -48% |
Data and Analysis
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