Gambia: Fruit Market Overview 2020

Fruit Market Size in Gambia

The revenue of the fruit market in Gambia amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Fruit consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Production in Gambia

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, fruit production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit production reached its maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of fruits in Gambia stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fruit yield, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average fruit yield attained its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Gambia; picking up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Gambia

In 2018, the exports of fruits from Gambia totaled X tonnes, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, fruit exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, fruit exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of fruit exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Gambia

In 2018, the fruit imports into Gambia amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fruit imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform