Mauritania

AGOA Status: Mauritania is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.

U.S.-Mauritania Trade Facts

Mauritania is currently our 152nd largest goods trading partner with $136.3 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $83.4 million; Goods imports totaled $52.9 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Mauritania was $30.6 million in 2010.

Exports

Mauritania was the United States' 152nd largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Mauritania in 2010 were $83.4 million, up 48% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Mineral Fuel (oil) ($25.7 million), Machinery ($19.9 million), Vehicles ($6.6 million), Railway and Traffic Sign Equipment ($4.6 million), and Rubber ($4 million).

Imports

Mauritania was the United States' 139th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Mauritania totaled $52.9 million in 2010, a 52% increase from 2009.

The top import category (2-digit HS) for 2010 was: Mineral Fuel (oil) ($52.2 million). It represented nearly 99% of total imports from Mauritania.

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Mauritania was $30.6 million in 2010, 39% more than in 2009.