Viet Nam-Gambia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $838,678 total volume •Viet Nam deficit: $838,678

Viet NamGambia

$0

Exports (2023)

GambiaViet Nam

$838,678

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$838,678

Deficit for Viet Nam

Total Trade

$838,678

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Viet NamGambia Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

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

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Viet Nam's export portfolio to Gambia demonstrates strategic specialization, with spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GambiaViet Nam Imports

$838,678
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
63.5% concentration
1Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell
$532,731
63.5% of imports
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 imports
3Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell
$136,762
16.3% of imports
4Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$13,987
1.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Viet Nam's import pattern from Gambia reveals significant dependencyin nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Viet Nam demonstrates competitive strength in exportingspices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground 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 $838,678 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Viet Nam-Gambia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $838.68 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Viet Nam maintains a deficit of $838.68 thousand
  • Export Focus: Viet Nam's primary exports 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Gambia 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

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 Viet Nam leveraging its comparative advantages in spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground.

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

Viet Nam's specialization in spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or groundcomplements Gambia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell.

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

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Viet Nam's trade deficit of $838.68 thousand impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, 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 spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground 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 Viet Nam and Gambia represents a total trade volume of $838.68 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Viet Nam, with imports exceeding exportsby $838.68 thousand.

Export Strengths

Viet Nam's exports to Gambia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground, representing $85,026 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Gambia amount to $838.68 thousand, highlighting economic interdependence in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, with Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell comprising63.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Viet Nam's strategic sourcing from Gambia. 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