By: Haddy Touray
Bread prices in The Gambia are set to increase from D10 to D12 per loaf starting 1st July 2025, following a new agreement between the government and the Gambia Bakers Union. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment in a press release issued on Thursday.
The price hike is accompanied by an adjustment in the standard weight of bread. The average weight of ‘Senfur’ will rise from 133 grams to 160 grams, while ‘Tapalapa’ will increase from 165 grams to 190 grams. Both varieties will be sold at D12 per loaf across the country.
The agreement was reached during meetings held on May 27 and 28 involving the Ministry, the Bakers Union, the Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC), and the Consumer Consortium. The discussions considered the rising cost of inputs in bread production and the need to ensure fair pricing for both bakers and consumers.
Despite the price adjustment, the Ministry said bakeries will continue to offer bread at the previous rate of D10 per loaf and D120 per dozen for direct sales at bakery points.
The Ministry also said it will intensify monitoring to ensure compliance with the new pricing and weight standards. Through its Legal Metrology Department under the Gambia Standards Bureau, it will work to educate the public on how to identify properly weighed bread.
“Anyone found producing bread below the agreed weights will be in violation of the agreement and will be dealt with accordingly,” the Ministry warned.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining bread accessibility for all Gambians and pledged continued engagement with industry stakeholders to ensure lasting solutions that serve public interest.
