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Cassava market in Gambia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cassava market in Gambia demonstrated consistent stability between 2018 and 2023, with total market volume remaining within a narrow range of 12 100 to 12 400 tonnes each year. Market size peaked at 12 371 tonnes in 2019 before experiencing a minor contraction to 12 144 tonnes in 2020.

Domestic production, which supplied virtually the entire market, fluctuated mildly around 12 200 tonnes annually. Imports were negligible throughout this period, underscoring the market's reliance on local harvests and the absence of significant external supply shocks.

The market's steady trajectory, with annual changes generally below 2%, reflects a balanced supply-demand environment for cassava in Gambia during the observed years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Gambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Gambia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Gambia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cassava in Gambia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Gambia's cassava production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 12 359 tonnes, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production fell to 12 141 tonnes, representing a 1.8% decrease compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Gambia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	1.9%	(1.8%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava from Gambia

According to industry reports, Gambia did not export any cassava between 2017 and 2020.

Imports cassava to Gambia

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 1 125 kg, with a 92.5% decline from the previous year. The following year, 2019, saw the largest increase at 1 035.9%. By 2020, foreign cassava supplies to Gambia dropped to 3 500 kg, a sharp 72.6% decrease year-over-year. The highest volume was recorded in 2017, creating a peak-to-trough ratio of 13.4 times compared to 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.5%)	1 035.9%	(72.6%)	(38.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana and Guinea were the primary suppliers of cassava to Gambia, accounting for 86.8% of total imports in kind. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, suggesting a volatile market environment. In 2018, imports reached their minimum value at 137 US dollars, with a 94.6% decline from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1 096.9%. By 2020, cross-border shipments of cassava to Gambia totaled 620 US dollars, reflecting a 62.2% year-over-year loss. The maximum value was recorded in 2017, showing an 18-fold amplitude compared to 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.6%)	1 096.9%	(62.2%)	(37.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the import structure in value terms was dominated by Ghana and Guinea, which together made up 90.0% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io