Trade partner
U.S. Exports
$13.9M
U.S. Imports: $9K
Surplus of $13.9M (net exporter)
The United States imported $9K/month and exported $13.9M/month with Mauritania as of August 2026, covering 8 product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5M from Mauritania. U.S. goods imports from Mauritania of $9K in August 2026 ran 94% below the year-to-date monthly average of $155K.
Mauritania's exports to the United States are anchored by iron ore and fish products, reflecting the country's significant mineral deposits and Atlantic fishing grounds. Seafood shipments — particularly octopus and various finfish — are subject to FDA entry review and may require documentation of compliance with US seafood safety standards. The country's Saharan geography and limited port infrastructure can create logistical lead-time challenges for importers managing supply chains from this West African source.
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FDA requires that seafood importers have a HACCP-based food safety plan and that foreign processors meet equivalent standards. Importers should obtain health certificates from Mauritanian authorities and be prepared for FDA port-of-entry examination, which is common for seafood from this origin.
Mauritania's primary export port at Nouadhibou handles bulk mineral and fish cargo, but limited container shipping frequency means longer transit times and less scheduling flexibility compared to major West African hubs. Importers should build additional buffer time into supply chain planning.
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The top U.S. imports from Mauritania are Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions, Women's & Girls' Woven Cotton Dresses and Women's & Girls' Woven Dresses of Other Textile Materials, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · SPECIAL IMPORT PROVISIONS, NESOI | $8K |
| 2 | $658 | |
| 3 | $273 | |
| 4 | $0 | |
| 5 | $0 | |
| 6 | $0 | |
| 7 | $0 | |
| 8 | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.7M | |
| 2 | $2.4M | |
| 3 |
| $1.1M |
| 4 | $786K |
| 5 | $489K |
| 6 | $375K |
| 7 | $307K |
| 8 | $265K |
| 9 | $213K |
| 10 | $209K |