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The Gambia
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Agriculture
Gambia Horticultural Enterprises (GHE)
Gambia Horticultural Enterprises is one of the largest agribusiness firms in The Gambia, operating across the full horticultural value chain. It produces, imports, and exports fruits, vegetables, seeds, fertilizers, farm tools, and agro-food machinery. They also manage farming operations, pest control services, and agro-processing, with a strong emphasis on export markets, especially for mangoes and other horticultural products.
ComAfrique Limited
ComAfrique Limited is a well-established Gambian agricultural exporter and supplier. Its operations include growing raw cashew nuts for export, cultivating garden vegetables, sesame seeds, groundnuts, and tropical fruits, and supplying agricultural equipment and processing machinery. They also engage in agri-consultancy and packaging distribution.
Fisheries
Atlantic Tropical Seafood Company (Gambia) Ltd.
https://atlantictropicalseafood.com/
Atlantic Tropical Seafood is a seafood processing and export company based in The Gambia. It operates a modern fish processing facility that prepares a variety of seafood — including cuttlefish, shrimp, octopus, lobster, sole, and turbot — for export to markets in Europe, South Africa, other parts of Africa, and Asia. The company emphasizes quality standards and works with regulatory bodies for food safety.
BAI Enterprise (c/o Atlantic Seafood Ltd.)
https://www.baienterprise.com/
BAI Enterprise is one of The Gambia’s longstanding seafood exporters, established in 1992. While it deals in various products (including chicken and vegetables), a central focus is the processing and export of fresh and frozen fish products sourced from Gambian waters. Under the Atlantic Seafood export code (GAM/FPE/02/94), it supplies seafood to Europe, Asia, and Africa, working with both local fishers and modern processing methods.
Tourism
Tour Gambia
One of the most reputable tour operators in The Gambia, Tour Gambia is a fully licensed ground tour company founded to provide immersive travel experiences across The Gambia and neighboring countries. They offer cultural, wildlife, birdwatching, and adventure tours tailored to various interests, durations, and group sizes, helping visitors explore the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of West Africa.
Gambia Tours & Travel Ltd
Description: Gambia Tours & Travel Ltd is one of the oldest and largest destination management companies (DMCs) in The Gambia, established in 1983. It provides a wide range of tourism services including excursions, tailored tours, hotel bookings, airport transfers, and car rentals. The company connects international visitors with local expertise and sustainable tourism practices.
Food Processing
Rahma Gambia Ltd
https://rahma-foods.com/ Rahma Foods
Rahma Gambia Ltd (operating as Rahma Foods) is a rapidly growing agri food processing company in The Gambia. Originally focused on importing and distributing staple foods, it is now establishing the country’s first large scale multipurpose food processing complex. The facility is designed to locally produce products such as juice (e.g., mango and tomato), bread and bakery goods, cereals, flour, and more — reducing dependency on food imports and supporting local farmers.
Aspuna Gambia Ltd
Aspuna Gambia Ltd is part of the Aspuna Group and operates an agricultural processing factory in The Gambia focused on turning locally grown crops (especially cassava) into value added products. Its facility produces items such as cassava starch, animal feed, and natural fertiliser — helping farmers capture more value from their harvests and creating local jobs.
Textiles and Garment Sector
The Emporium Group (Fabric Emporium)
https://theemporiumgambia.com/
The Emporium Group is one of the largest textile distributors and retailers in The Gambia. Its Fabric Emporium division supplies a wide range of textiles — including traditional and contemporary fabrics such as voile, jacquard, and cotton prints — to both local fashion makers and consumers. They serve not only The Gambian market but also export into the sub region.
Fabric Emporium (Standalone Textile Retailer & Distributor)
Fabric Emporium is a major fabric marketplace and online textile shop based in The Gambia, offering a broad selection of fabrics used in apparel, tailoring, and design. They stock everything from traditional African prints to modern textiles, serving designers, tailors, and hobbyists across the country
Manufacturing
Gambega Limited (Equatorial Coca Cola Bottling Company – Gambia)
https://www.eccbc.com/country/gambia/
Description: Gambega Limited is the authorised bottler for the Coca Cola Company in The Gambia. It operates a beverage manufacturing facility that produces Coca Cola products and other soft drinks (like Fanta and Sprite) for the Gambian domestic market. It is one of the better known industrial producers in the country’s manufacturing landscape.
Services
Africell Gambia
Africell is the leading mobile telecommunications provider in The Gambia, offering voice, messaging, mobile data, and mobile money services across the country. It operates 2G, 3G, and 4G networks with extensive coverage and is recognized for its high market penetration and reliable connectivity.
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Gambia Ltd
Description: GTBank Gambia is a major commercial bank offering a wide range of financial services, including retail and corporate banking, digital/e banking (internet and mobile banking), loans, cards, and SME solutions. It serves individuals, businesses, and institutional clients with tailored products and robust digital banking platforms.