Mauritania recorded a trade deficit of 5.42 MRU Billion in the third quarter of 2025. Balance of Trade in Mauritania averaged -4.25 MRU Billion from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 4.57 MRU Billion in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of -31.67 MRU Billion in the third quarter of 2013. source: ANSADE, Mauritania



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -5.42 -6.81 MRU Billion Sep 2025
Current Account -1039.40 -966.50 USD Million Dec 2024
Exports 47.20 50.65 MRU Billion Sep 2025
Imports 52.60 43.80 MRU Billion Sep 2025


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
-5.42 -6.81 4.57 -31.67 2001 - 2025 MRU Billion Quarterly