Key Market Indicators
Gambian Imports of Prescription Glasses Expected to Hit $9,500 by 2028 BANJUL – The import value of prescription glasses in The Gambia is projected to reach approximately $9,500 by 2028, up from $8,200 in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. Since the turn of the millennium, the demand for prescription glasses in The Gambia has surged, with an average yearly increase of 16.5%. Record-Breaking Export Growth in 2015 In a remarkable turn of events, The Gambia's export of prescription glasses skyrocketed to nearly $20,000 in 2015, a dramatic increase from just over $2,000 in 2014. This marks an astounding growth rate of 852.3% within a single year. The notable rise in both import and export values underscores the burgeoning market for prescription eyewear in the West African nation.
