Gambia-Kazakhstan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.58B total volume •Gambia surplus: $2.24B

GambiaKazakhstan

$2.91B

Exports (2023)

KazakhstanGambia

$671.47M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.24B

Surplus for Gambia

Total Trade

$3.58B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GambiaKazakhstan Exports

$2.91B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
8.4% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$243.27M
8.4% of exports
2Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)
$103.35M
3.6% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$94.75M
3.3% of exports
4Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$80.05M
2.8% of exports
5Combine harvester-threshers
$67.42M
2.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gambia's export portfolio to Kazakhstan demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

KazakhstanGambia Imports

$671.47M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
59.0% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$396.36M
59.0% of imports
2Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon
$69.71M
10.4% of imports
3Phosphorus
$31.68M
4.7% of imports
4Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon
$23.55M
3.5% of imports
5Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8
$16.74M
2.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gambia's import pattern from Kazakhstan reveals significant dependencyin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Kazakhstan, 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 $3.58B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Gambia-Kazakhstan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.58 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Gambia maintains a surplus of $2.24 billion
  • Export Focus: Gambia's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type), vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Kazakhstan include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, phosphorus

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 $3.58B 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Gambia's specialization in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Kazakhstan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.58B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.58B 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 $3.58 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Gambia's trade surplus of $2.24 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale 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 Kazakhstan represents a total trade volume of $3.58 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Gambia, with exports exceeding importsby $2.24 billion.

Export Strengths

Gambia's exports to Kazakhstan total $2.91 billion, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $243.27M or8.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Kazakhstan amount to $671.47 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising59.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Gambia's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. 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