Mauritania recorded a trade deficit of 11.81 MRU Billion in the second quarter of 2026. Balance of Trade in Mauritania averaged -4.69 MRU Billion from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4.57 MRU Billion in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of -43.02 MRU Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. source: ANSADE, Mauritania



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -11.81 -2.30 MRU Billion Jun 2026
Current Account -1039.40 -966.50 USD Million Dec 2024
Exports 51.21 50.57 MRU Billion Jun 2026
Imports 63.02 52.87 MRU Billion Jun 2026


Mauritania Balance of Trade
Mauritania’s main exports are iron, fish, oil, gold and copper. Mauritania is a net importer of fuel and machinery. Main trading partner is China (36 percent of exports and 6 percent of imports) followed by Spain and France.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-11.81 -2.30 4.57 -43.02 2001 - 2026 MRU Billion Quarterly