Gambia-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $75.17M total volume •Gambia deficit: $67.11M

GambiaIndonesia

$4.03M

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaGambia

$71.14M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$67.11M

Deficit for Gambia

Total Trade

$75.17M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Gambia and Indonesia. 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-Indonesia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GambiaIndonesia Exports

$4.03M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.9% top product
1Parts of electronic integrated circuits
$4.03M
99.9% of exports
2Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors)
$1,641
0.0% of exports
3Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables
$1,262
0.0% of exports
4Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid
$712
0.0% of exports
5Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment
$312
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gambia's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with parts of electronic integrated circuits representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaGambia Imports

$71.14M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
70.2% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$49.95M
70.2% of imports
2Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$10.16M
14.3% of imports
3Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$2.26M
3.2% of imports
4Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use
$1.83M
2.6% of imports
5Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$1.62M
2.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gambia's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 exportingparts of electronic integrated circuits to Indonesia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $75.17M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Gambia-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $75.17 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Gambia maintains a deficit of $67.11 million
  • Export Focus: Gambia's primary exports include parts of electronic integrated circuits, electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20w (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors), connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11

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 $75.17M 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 parts of electronic integrated circuits.

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 parts of electronic integrated circuitscomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $75.17M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $75.17M 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 $75.17 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in parts of electronic integrated circuits and vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Gambia's trade deficit of $67.11 million 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 resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20w (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 parts of electronic integrated circuits 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 Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $75.17 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Gambia, with imports exceeding exportsby $67.11 million.

Export Strengths

Gambia's exports to Indonesia total $4.03 million, with competitive advantages in parts of electronic integrated circuits, representing $4.03M or99.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $71.14 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprising70.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Gambia's strategic sourcing from Indonesia. 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