United States Imports from Gambia

The United States' imports from the Gambia rose to $2.17 million in 2024, up from $1.7 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 27.5% ($467,246) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from the Gambia were Ores, slag, ash ($983,134), Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates ($620,777), Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes ($149,439).

United States had a trade surplus with Gambia that rose to $78.4M in 2024 from $68.55M in 2023. This is an increase of 14.4% ($9.85 million).

United States Imports from Gambia by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Gambia by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Ores, slag, ash $983,134 2024
2 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $620,777 2024
3 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $149,439 2024
4 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $80,181 2024
5 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $69,924 2024
6 Unspecified commodities $57,924 2024
7 Cereals $37,110 2024
8 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $33,000 2024
9 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $29,762 2024
10 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $17,877 2024
11 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $13,261 2024
12 Articles of iron or steel $12,650 2024
13 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $11,930 2024
14 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $11,406 2024
15 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $10,269 2024
16 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $8,100 2024
17 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $6,650 2024
18 Non-knitted clothing $4,280 2024
19 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $2,955 2024
20 Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects $2,407 2024
21 Paper, paperboard and articles $2,228 2024
22 Plastics and plastic articles $850 2024
23 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $526 2024