Imports from Senegal Surge, Deepening Gambia’s Record Trade Deficit
The Gambia’s trade deficit reached a record D64.6 billion in 2024, driven largely by a dramatic 70% surge in imports from neighboring Senegal, which rose from D8.5 billion to D14.4 billion, according to the Gambia Bureau of Statistics. The data highlights deepening cross-border trade ties but also signals growing economic dependence on external markets. More in the feature report.
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