The Gambia
U.S. Trade with The Gambia in 2021
Export Market Rank
#104 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$24.74 Million
3-Year Average
$22.53 Million
Compound Average Growth
4.7% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to The Gambia in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (ex. Eggs) | $22.45 Million | 24,315 | $10.26 Million | 209% |
| Food Preparations | $809,472 | 371 | $504,820 | 16089% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $575,795 | 391 | $8.43 Million | -92% |
| Sugar | $250,922 | 295 | $91,141 | --- |
| Forest Products | $126,032 | --- | $63,291 | 6% |
| Essential Oils | $99,500 | 60 | $60,366 | 67% |
| Dairy Products | $81,586 | 37 | $36,119 | --- |
| Vegetable Oils (ex. soybean) | $73,677 | 59 | $39,477 | --- |
| Beef & Beef Products | $69,600 | 54 | $144,063 | -67% |
| Non-Alcoholic Bev. (ex. juices) | $49,810 | 143 | $57,905 | 40% |
Data and Analysis
The Government of Senegal is reviewing and revising its new biosafety law which may include language for an expedited approval process for certain genetically engineered (GE) products.
This report provides an overview of The Gambia’s regulations for food and agricultural products.
The United States exported $69.8 million of food and agricultural products to The Gambia in calendar year (CY) 2019.
News and Features
September 21, 2022
News Release
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $220 Million in International School Feeding Projects
USDA will invest $220 million in eight new school feeding projects that are expected to benefit more than a million children across 2,200 schools in food-insecure countries in Africa and East Asia, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.
November 8, 2019
Feature
USDA Trade Mission Shines Light on Prosper Africa by Boosting U.S.-Africa Trade
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky led a successful trade mission to West Africa, October 28-31, where he helped U.S. exporters unlock new opportunities in the region and advocated for the Administration’s Prosper Africa initiative...
Contact: press@oc.usda.gov Washington, October 25, 2019 – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky will lead a trade mission to West Africa, October 28-31, to help United States exporters unlock new opportunities in a region where strong...