Iron Ore in Mauritania | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Mauritania exported $1.56B in Iron Ore, making it the 13th largest exporter of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 2nd most exported product in Mauritania. The main destination of Iron Ore exports from Mauritania are: China ($831M), Algeria ($160M), Australia ($134M), Italy ($104M), and Japan ($72.9M).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron Ore of Mauritania between 2021 and 2022 were Algeria ($160M), France ($32.8M), and Poland ($19.9M).

Imports In 2022, Mauritania imported $206 in Iron Ore, becoming the 124th largest importer of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 1012th most imported product in Mauritania. Mauritania imports Iron Ore primarily from: Egypt ($206).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron Ore for Mauritania between N/A and 2022 were Egypt ($206).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Iron Ore from Mauritania to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.56B

IMPORTS (2022)$206

NET TRADE (2022)$1.56B

In 2022, Mauritania exported $1.56B in Iron Ore. The main destinations of Mauritania exports on Iron Ore were China ($831M), Algeria ($160M), Australia ($134M), Italy ($104M), and Japan ($72.9M).

In 2022, Mauritania imported $206 in Iron Ore, mainly from Egypt ($206).