Key Market Indicators
The country was ranked number 64 in 2018, falling behind Botswana, with $249,270. China, the United States and India respectively ranked numbers 1, 2 and 3 in this ranking. Cotton production in Gambia is forecast to decrease by 2.2% annually, from $232.9 thousand in 2021 to $203.99 thousand in 2026. This marks a decrease of 2.7% since 1975. Gambia currently ranks 67th in the world for cotton production, behind Botswana. The top three countries in this ranking are China, the United States and Pakistan. Gambian cotton imports totalled $249,270 in 2018, up 23.5% from the previous year's figure of $201,880. Since 2000, demand for cotton in Gambia has decreased by 1% annually. The country is currently ranked 64th for cotton imports, behind Botswana. The top three countries in this ranking are China, the United States and India.
