Reviewing Agricultural Trade Policies
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Figure 4.33 shows exports of agricultural raw materials of The Gambia. The graphs reveal that
there has been relatively insignificant trade volume over the years, except for 2016 where there
is a sharp increase in exports of agricultural raw materials to the African group.
Figure 4. 34 Imports of Gambia’s Agricultural Raw Materials from the OIC Groups
Source: CEPII BACI, Eurostat RAMON, UN Comtrade, UN Trade Statistics, and authors’ calculations
As seen in Figure 4.34, In agricultural raw material imports, African group is yet again the top
trade partner, with fluctuating shares across the years.
Figure 4. 35 Exports of Gambia’s Fish Products to the OIC Groups
Source: CEPII BACI, Eurostat RAMON, UN Comtrade, UN Trade Statistics, and authors’ calculations
Fish is another important export and import item for the Gambia. Figure 4.35 demonstrates that
African group is the top export partner for The Gambian fish trade, although with fluctuating
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