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📖 Tanji's market scene, particularly the bustling Tanji Fish Market, offers a unique opportunity for resellers focusing on fresh and processed seafood. Here, the daily catch from colorful pirogues provides a constant supply of diverse fish, from sardines to barracuda, which are then sorted, sold, or traditionally smoked and dried. Resellers can find opportunities in both the fresh retail sales and the smoked fish, which is a staple in the Gambian diet and also exported. An insider tip for resellers is to arrive early to witness the unloading of the boats and secure the best selection, as the market is most active in the early morning.
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Tanji Fish Market
📍 Tanji
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Address
Tanji Beach, Kombo South, The Gambia
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Open
Daily, busiest late afternoon when boats return
Primarily a chaotic and incredibly photogenic fish market, but the surrounding area has numerous stalls selling other goods, including clothing, housewares, and crafts to the large crowds that gather daily.
💰 What to buy here
Fishing Nets and Gear
Buy200-1500 GMD
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Sell onlineSell as decorative/nautical art on Etsy/eBay for 30-80 USD
Look for old, hand-mended nets with character. Glass floats, if you can find them, are particularly valuable.
Painted Pirogue (Boat) Fragments
BuyNegotiable, often free or very cheap
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Sell online50-200 USD on Etsy as 'African Folk Art'
Look for broken pieces of the brightly painted fishing boats. These make unique wall art. Ask fishermen for damaged sections.
Flip-flops and Plastic Shoes
Buy50-150 GMD
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Sell online150-300 GMD on Facebook Marketplace
A massive market for cheap footwear. Buy in bulk from wholesalers here to resell in other areas.
Tip:The main event is the fish, but the real reseller opportunities are in the stalls on the edges of the market. Visit around 4 PM to experience the peak energy.