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Mauritania

Nouakchott • MRU

GDP

$14.3BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $11.7B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

5.3M
World Bank · 2025

Currency

MRU

Mauritanian Ouguiya

Key Ports

2

Entry Points

ECTN Required

BESC is mandatory for all shipments.

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Trade Snapshot

Trade Balance
$1.7BDeficit

Exports minus imports of goods and services · World Bank · 2025

Member of:

AMUAfCFTA

Regional Trade Memberships

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$14.3BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $11.7B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
4.4%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 4.0% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$3,015Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $2,198 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
8.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 1.5% (World Bank · 2025)

Market Suitability Score

72out of 100
Grade B: Good

Score Breakdown

Trade Agreements
85/100
Infrastructure
65/100
Regulatory Ease
70/100
Market Demand
75/100
Payment Reliability
68/100

Export Recommendations

Strong AfCFTA membership benefits
Growing demand for agricultural products
Consider using established banking channels
Allow extra time for customs processing

Export Readiness Checklist

For exports to Mauritania

0%

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HS Code ClassificationRequired

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Certificate of OriginRequired

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ECTN/BESC CertificateRequired

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note is required for this destination

Customs RegistrationRequired

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Shipping ArrangementsRequired

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5 documents required for Mauritania
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