Gambia-Denmark Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.61B total volume •Gambia deficit: $1.61B

GambiaDenmark

$0

Exports (2023)

DenmarkGambia

$1.61B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.61B

Deficit for Gambia

Total Trade

$1.61B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Gambia and Denmark. Green line shows exports from Gambia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Gambia-Denmark commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GambiaDenmark Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$6,604
Infinity% of exports
2Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$1,859
Infinity% of exports
3Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$1,519
Infinity% of exports
4Paper and paperboard: boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery
$200
Infinity% of exports
5Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$145
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gambia's export portfolio to Denmark demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

DenmarkGambia Imports

$1.61B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
99.5% concentration
1Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$1.60B
99.5% of imports
2Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)
$2.23M
0.1% of imports
3Furnaces and ovens: including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417
$533,842
0.0% of imports
4Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$454,618
0.0% of imports
5Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703
$371,953
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gambia's import pattern from Denmark reveals significant dependencyin motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Gambia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified to Denmark, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
🔄

Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
📈

Growth Potential

The $1.61B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Gambia-Denmark Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.61 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Gambia maintains a deficit of $1.61 billion
  • Export Focus: Gambia's primary exports include vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Denmark include motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars, meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species gallus domesticus), furnaces and ovens: including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $1.61B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Gambia leveraging its comparative advantages in vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Gambia's specialization in vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modifiedcomplements Denmark's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.61B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.61B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $1.61 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified and motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Gambia's trade deficit of $1.61 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Gambia and Denmark represents a total trade volume of $1.61 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Gambia, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.61 billion.

Export Strengths

Gambia's exports to Denmark total $0.00, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $6,604 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Denmark amount to $1.61 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars, with Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars comprising99.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Gambia's strategic sourcing from Denmark. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023