Sector footprint
$246.1K in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 50 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Gambia Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Gambia's HS 50-63 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$246.1K2024 reported value
Products50Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets15Markets represented
Average CAGR-5.1%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$62.7BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Gambia in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$62.7B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $8.6B | $1.9K | $2.9B | -20.9% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $7.1B | $2.4K | $2.7B | -5.4% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $7.1B | $1.7K | $2.1B | +1.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $4.0B | $3.1K | $1.4B | +8.5% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $2.9B | $168.5K | $1.4B | +13.9% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.3B | $850.1 | $1.1B | +17.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $3.5B | $144.5 | $878.0M | -25.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $1.7B | $446.9 | $864.9M | +22.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.6B | $1.5K | $680.6M | -3.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $2.1B | $636.3 | $553.4M | -33.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.2B | $1.1K | $492.6M | -4.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630710Cloths: floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths | $743.6M | $483.6 | $474.1M | +13.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.2B | $693.8 | $455.4M | +19.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.3B | $9.8K | $369.3M | +19.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610510Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.5B | $503.2 | $363.6M | -36.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $779.7M | $4.4 | $316.2M | -72.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620193Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) | $833.2M | $43.3 | $258.6M | +30.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620293Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $927.9M | $63.6 | $258.3M | +31.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630492Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404) | $288.4M | $16.5K | $250.5M | +9.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611430Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | $649.5M | $5.6K | $243.1M | +81.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 621210Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | $748.3M | $63.8 | $240.9M | +30.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $744.9M | $625.0 | $233.4M | -5.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611595Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex) | $650.3M | $4.1 | $208.2M | -72.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $920.8M | $74.9 | $197.4M | +30.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611610Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | $298.5M | $1.8 | $177.2M | -72.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610230Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104) | $347.0M | $2.0 | $158.6M | -77.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630392Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted | $312.3M | $13.1 | $157.3M | +10.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $394.8M | $2.6 | $154.3M | -72.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620213Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $451.9M | $63.6 | $153.0M | +31.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630231Bed linen: of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | $292.9M | $14.5 | $148.6M | +10.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 520829Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.s. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | $100.6M | $4.8K | $148.3M | -1.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611120Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $402.4M | $2.5 | $144.4M | -72.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610711Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $479.0M | $2.8 | $137.7M | -72.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621142Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $428.1M | $827.1 | $134.6M | -13.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $470.2M | $469.0 | $130.1M | -7.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $201.7M | $447.1 | $122.0M | -10.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611011Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair | $445.1M | $3.1 | $121.3M | -72.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620433Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $352.2M | $29.1 | $119.9M | +30.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630622Tents: of synthetic fibres | $182.3M | $7.9 | $118.9M | +11.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621132Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $288.9M | $413.6 | $114.9M | -2.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630140Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of synthetic fibres | $121.1M | $4.9 | $112.3M | +10.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620469Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted) | $472.4M | $32.4 | $109.3M | +30.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 520839Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | $117.8M | $1.1K | $105.7M | -10.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620640Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $561.4M | $45.2 | $105.2M | +30.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620452Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $306.8M | $373.6 | $103.0M | -14.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620444Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $393.8M | $32.5 | $101.3M | +30.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630221Bed linen: of cotton, printed, not knitted or crocheted | $240.3M | $8.3 | $99.2M | -55.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 520852Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | $241.3M | $20.7K | $98.3M | -2.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630210Bed linen: knitted or crocheted | $234.2M | $6.0 | $96.9M | -34.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 560314Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | $221.3M | $4.3 | $92.4M | -59.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
DEU
Germany
37 products represented in the sector.
$9.4B$29.1B reported buyer importsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
14 products represented in the sector.
$6.2B$17.1B reported buyer importsNLD
Netherlands
7 products represented in the sector.
$1.4B$4.4B reported buyer importsVNM
Viet Nam
1 products represented in the sector.
$1.4B$2.9B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
7 products represented in the sector.
$1.2B$3.5B reported buyer importsCHE
Switzerland, Liechtenstein
4 products represented in the sector.
$829.6M$2.0B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
1 products represented in the sector.
$637.7M$1.4B reported buyer importsESP
Spain
2 products represented in the sector.
$216.6M$500.4M reported buyer importsHKG
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
1 products represented in the sector.
$197.1M$425.3M reported buyer importsKWT
Kuwait
1 products represented in the sector.
$168.8M$213.2M reported buyer importsMLI
Mali
1 products represented in the sector.
$148.3M$100.6M reported buyer importsFRA
France
1 products represented in the sector.
$148.3M$361.3M reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 611430Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | +81.8% | $243.1M | 2 |
| HS 620293Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | +31.0% | $258.3M | 1 |
| HS 620213Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | +31.0% | $153.0M | 1 |
| HS 620193Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) | +30.9% | $258.6M | 1 |
| HS 620433Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +30.9% | $119.9M | 1 |
| HS 620343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +30.9% | $197.4M | 1 |
| HS 620640Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +30.9% | $105.2M | 1 |
| HS 621210Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | +30.8% | $240.9M | 1 |
| HS 620444Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +30.8% | $101.3M | 1 |
| HS 620469Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted) | +30.8% | $109.3M | 1 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 610910
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
7 markets$2.7B calculated opportunityHS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
4 markets$2.9B calculated opportunityHS 620462
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
4 markets$2.1B calculated opportunityHS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
4 markets$1.4B calculated opportunityHS 620443
Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
3 markets$1.1B calculated opportunityHS 611020
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
3 markets$878.0M calculated opportunityHS 630790
Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307
3 markets$864.9M calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
3 markets$553.4M calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Textiles and apparel export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Gambia in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.