Indonesia-Gambia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $75.17M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $67.11M

IndonesiaGambia

$71.14M

Exports (2023)

GambiaIndonesia

$4.03M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$67.11M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$75.17M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Indonesia and Gambia. Green line shows exports from Indonesia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Indonesia-Gambia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

IndonesiaGambia Exports

$71.14M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
70.2% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$49.95M
70.2% of exports
2Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$10.16M
14.3% of exports
3Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$2.26M
3.2% of exports
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 exports
5Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$1.62M
2.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Gambia demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GambiaIndonesia Imports

$4.03M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
99.9% concentration
1Parts of electronic integrated circuits
$4.03M
99.9% of imports
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 imports
3Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables
$1,262
0.0% of imports
4Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid
$712
0.0% of imports
5Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment
$312
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Gambia reveals significant dependencyin parts of electronic integrated circuits, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Indonesia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified to Gambia, 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: Indonesia-Gambia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $75.17 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $67.11 million
  • Export Focus: Indonesia's primary exports 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Gambia 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

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 Indonesia leveraging its comparative advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

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

Indonesia's specialization in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modifiedcomplements Gambia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in parts of electronic integrated circuits.

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

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $67.11 million 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 vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on parts of electronic integrated circuits, 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 vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified 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 Indonesia and Gambia represents a total trade volume of $75.17 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $67.11 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Gambia total $71.14 million, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $49.95M or70.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Gambia amount to $4.03 million, highlighting economic interdependence in parts of electronic integrated circuits, with Parts of electronic integrated circuits comprising99.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Indonesia'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