Gambia-Viet Nam Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $838,678 total volume •Gambia surplus: $838,678

GambiaViet Nam

$838,678

Exports (2023)

Viet NamGambia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$838,678

Surplus for Gambia

Total Trade

$838,678

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GambiaViet Nam Exports

$838,678
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
63.5% top product
1Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell
$532,731
63.5% of exports
2Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$155,198
18.5% of exports
3Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell
$136,762
16.3% of exports
4Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$13,987
1.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gambia's export portfolio to Viet Nam demonstrates strategic specialization, with nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Viet NamGambia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground
$85,026
Infinity% of imports
2Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)
$81,372
Infinity% of imports
3Scissors: tailors' shears, similar shears and blades therefore
$52,283
Infinity% of imports
4Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared
$34,573
Infinity% of imports
5Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$33,791
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gambia's import pattern from Viet Nam reveals significant dependencyin spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground, 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 exportingnuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell to Viet Nam, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 4+ 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 $838,678 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Gambia-Viet Nam Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $838.68 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Gambia maintains a surplus of $838.68 thousand
  • Export Focus: Gambia's primary exports include nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Viet Nam include spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground, plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished), scissors: tailors' shears, similar shears and blades therefore

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 $838,678 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 nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell.

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 nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shellcomplements Viet Nam's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $838,678 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $838,678 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 $838.68 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell and spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Gambia's trade surplus of $838.68 thousand 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 crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground, 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 nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell 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 Viet Nam represents a total trade volume of $838.68 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Gambia, with exports exceeding importsby $838.68 thousand.

Export Strengths

Gambia's exports to Viet Nam total $838.68 thousand, with competitive advantages in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, representing $532,731 or63.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Viet Nam amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground, with Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground 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