Gambia-Norway Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

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

GambiaNorway

$0

Exports (2023)

NorwayGambia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$0

Surplus for Gambia

Total Trade

$0

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GambiaNorway Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks
$98,360
Infinity% of exports
2Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907
$1,772
Infinity% of exports
3Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$1,433
Infinity% of exports
4Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$516
Infinity% of exports
5Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
$284
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gambia's export portfolio to Norway demonstrates strategic specialization, with pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NorwayGambia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
$588,597
Infinity% of imports
2Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$336,155
Infinity% of imports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$153,256
Infinity% of imports
4Machine-tools: grinding or polishing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass
$116,361
Infinity% of imports
5Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
$83,129
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gambia's import pattern from Norway reveals strategic sourcingin machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, 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 exportingpulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks to Norway, 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-Norway 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 pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks, garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Norway include machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc

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 pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks.

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 pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blockscomplements Norway's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.

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 pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks and machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 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 garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, 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 pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks 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 Norway 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 Norway total $0.00, with competitive advantages in pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks, representing $98,360 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Norway amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, with Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 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