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Trade with Mauritania

Gateway to West African Trade

Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Mauritania.

GDP

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

Population

5.3M
World Bank · 2025

Nouakchott

Capital

MRU

Currency

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Mauritania Trade Intelligence

Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

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)
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Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages

Top Export Products

Iron ore
Fish
Gold
Copper
Oil

Competitive Advantages

Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zoneEnergy sector expertiseRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs

Export Incentives & Benefits

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Mining sector incentives
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Fishing industry support
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Tax exemptions

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Full Guide

BESC Required

Shipments to Mauritania require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.

Authority:

CTN MR

Cost:

$95-140 USD

Processing:

24-48 hours

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Required Export Documents

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Mining License (if applicable)
Customs Declaration

Export Procedure Steps

1Register with trade ministry
2Obtain export/mining license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration

Logistics Performance IndexImproving

Overall LPI Score

2.70/ 5.00

Below Average

World Rank

#95

of 160

Score Breakdown

Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00

Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index

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Key Trade Institutions in Mauritania

Ministère du Commerce

Export Authority
www.commerce.gov.mr
+222 4525 1234

Direction Générale des Douanes

Customs

Office National de Normalisation

Standards Body

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