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Key Statistics & Strategic Analysis
Mauritania is undergoing a structural economic transformation driven by offshore gas production, record gold output, and one of Africa's richest fishing zones. The country is entering a decade of accelerating growth.
| Category | Export Value | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gold (Precious Metals) | $1.64 Billion | ~40% |
| Iron Ore (Ores, Slag & Ash) | $1.38 Billion | ~33% |
| Fish & Seafood | $949.34 Million | ~23% |
| Other (Food, Fuels, etc.) | ~$180 Million | ~4% |
| Partner | Value (2024) | Share | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.35B | 28.4% | Iron Ore |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $759M | 15.9% | Gold |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $714M | 15.0% | Gold |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $390M | 8.2% | Molluscs, Fish |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | $147M | 3.1% | Various |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $119M | 2.5% | Iron Ore, Fish |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $76M | 1.6% | Iron Ore |
| 🌍 Rest of World | ~$900M | ~19% | – |
| Partner | Value (2024) | Share | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.06B | 18.9% | Consumer goods, electronics, industrial equipment |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | $838M | 14.9% | Refined Petroleum, various |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $405M | 7.2% | Agricultural products, construction materials |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $370M | 6.6% | Refined Petroleum, machinery |
| 🇫🇷 France | $314M | 5.6% | Cereals, machinery, pharmaceuticals |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $89M | 1.6% | Cereals, vehicles, machinery |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $49M | ~1% | Petroleum gas, iron products |
| 🌍 Rest of World | ~$1.4B | ~25% | – |
| Sector | 2026–2027 Outlook | Long-Term Potential (2030+) |
|---|---|---|
| ⛏️ Extractive | First GTA gas revenues; gold ~505k oz; iron ore steady | Major LNG exporter; gold rebounds 600k+ oz; gas-to-power |
| 🐟 Fisheries | Stable volumes; strict octopus quota management | Local processing shift; canning / value-add for higher revenue |
| 🌾 Agriculture | Gradual irrigated farming growth; Morocco export corridor | Reduced food imports; regional food supplier potential |
| ⚡ Green Energy | Early investment phase; feasibility studies ongoing | Global green hydrogen powerhouse (solar / wind / wave) |
| 📱 Digital & Services | Mobile money, 4G/5G expansion; digital services growth | Regional logistics & services hub for the Sahel |