Gambia
Africa
Trade in Gambia
| The Gambia was the world’s 201st largest exporter of goods in 2022. Export values were $40 million USD. The Gambia’s top export category was Fuels and mining products, followed by Agricultural products, and Manufactures. In 2022, The Gambia’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to Senegal, Mali and India, with trade representing 35.34 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, The Gambia is the world’s 188th largest importer of goods. Import values were $694 million USD in 2022. The Gambia’s top import category was Fuels and mining products, followed by Manufactures and Agricultural products. Leading import partners were Norway, China and Cote d’Ivoire. The Gambia is part of 1 Regional Trade Agreements, which is Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and . |
General InformationThis section includes general information on the economy, legal system, official languages and links to additional demographic information. |
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Official Name |
Republic of The Gambia |
Abbreviation |
GM |
Capital |
Banjul |
WTO Membership Date |
23 October 1996 |
Legal System |
mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law |
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English |
Number of Time Zone(s) |
1 |
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Financial InformationThis section includes financial information such as the currency, exchange rate lookup and local banks issuing trade finance. |
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Currency |
Gambian dalasi |
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Exchange Rate |
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Contact InformationThis section includes contact information for business support organizations and national resources. |
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SPS Enquiry Points Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements. |
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Additional Information |
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Last Reviewed: June, 2024
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