The Gambian market currently faces significant challenges due to its coastal geography and tropical climate. High salinity in the air and intense UV radiation lead to the rapid degradation of standard sealing strip materials, causing frequent failures in industrial machinery and building envelopes.
Currently, there is a heavy reliance on imported materials. Most local industries utilize basic rubber components, but there is a growing demand for specialized adhesive sealing strip products that can be easily installed without heavy machinery, catering to the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) landscape in Banjul and Serekunda.
The lack of localized high-polymer production means that the durability of seals is often compromised. The shift towards high polymer abs strips is becoming evident as industries seek materials that offer better structural rigidity and resistance to the corrosive Atlantic breeze.