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Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Gambia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Gambian cocoa-free sugar confectionery market experienced notable fluctuations. After an initial increase to 38 250 tonnes in 2019, the market entered a period of gradual decline, with volume dropping to 34 231 tonnes in 2020 and 33 615 tonnes in 2021.

The contraction accelerated in the following years, with the market shrinking to 31 254 tonnes in 2022 and then collapsing to 21 183 tonnes in 2023. This final year saw a reduction of more than 10 000 tonnes, marking the lowest point in the observed period.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Gambia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Gambia's production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 31 301 tonnes, marking a 5.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 6.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 33 180 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	5.3%	(5.7%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Gambia

Exports in kind, t

Gambia's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported just 1 tonne, representing a sharp 73.8% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 98%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 72.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.8%)	(80.1%)	(73.8%)	(72.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mali, Togo, and Guinea-Bissau consistently served as the main destinations for Gambia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in volume terms. Mali accounted for 56.6% of exports, Togo for 22.7%, and Guinea-Bissau for 20.7%, together representing 100% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Gambia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Gambia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 1 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 58.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 99.9%, with an average annual decline rate of 91.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.7%)	(61.1%)	(58.5%)	(91.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mali dominated Gambia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in value terms, accounting for 99.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Gambia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Gambia

Imports in kind, t

Gambia's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined after two years of growth. In 2020, import volume stood at 2 931 tonnes, representing a significant 42.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 32.7%, with an average annual decline rate of 12.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 072 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	12.2%	(42.2%)	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Morocco, and Egypt were the main sources of cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports to Gambia in volume terms. India accounted for 34.6% of imports, Morocco for 12.6%, and Egypt for 12.5%, together representing 59.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Gambia's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined after two years of growth. In 2020, import value amounted to 925 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 3.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 72%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 963 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 45.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.2%	45.3%	(3.9%)	19.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, India, Turkey, and Morocco remained the key sources of cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports to Gambia in value terms. India accounted for 27.7% of imports, Turkey for 14.4%, and Morocco for 13.0%, together representing 55.1% of total import flows.

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