Gambia-Kenya Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $0 total volume •Gambia surplus: $0

GambiaKenya

$0

Exports (2023)

KenyaGambia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$0

Surplus for Gambia

Total Trade

$0

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GambiaKenya Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$491
Infinity% of exports
2Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$414
Infinity% of exports
3Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china
$237
Infinity% of exports
4Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30
$201
Infinity% of exports
5Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof
$108
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gambia's export portfolio to Kenya demonstrates strategic specialization, with clothing: worn, and other worn articles representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

KenyaGambia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel
$3.56M
Infinity% of imports
2Cooking appliances and plate warmers: for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel
$875,933
Infinity% of imports
3Cooking appliances and plate warmers: for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel
$193,465
Infinity% of imports
4Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun: tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
$152,873
Infinity% of imports
5Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof
$126,381
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gambia's import pattern from Kenya reveals strategic sourcingin domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel, 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 exportingclothing: worn, and other worn articles to Kenya, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $0 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Gambia-Kenya Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $0.00representing a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Gambia maintains a surplus of $0.00
  • Export Focus: Gambia's primary exports include clothing: worn, and other worn articles, furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use, tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Kenya include domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel, cooking appliances and plate warmers: for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel, cooking appliances and plate warmers: for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel

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 $0 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 clothing: worn, and other worn articles.

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 clothing: worn, and other worn articlescomplements Kenya's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $0 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityBalanced
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $0 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 $0.00 bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in clothing: worn, and other worn articles and domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Gambia's trade surplus of $0.00 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 furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in clothing: worn, and other worn articles 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 Kenya represents a total trade volume of $0.00 in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Gambia, with exports exceeding importsby $0.00.

Export Strengths

Gambia's exports to Kenya total $0.00, with competitive advantages in clothing: worn, and other worn articles, representing $491 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Kenya amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel, with Domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel comprisingInfinity% 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