2023
Exports
$6.41MWorld Rnk 129 / 207
Flag Rnk 21 / 540
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Iron
-0.57Rnk 726 / 1025
2023
Imports
$813kWorld Rnk 93 / 177
Flag Rnk 429 / 1041
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Mauritania
-1.13Rnk 115 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Mauritania exported $6.41M in Scrap Iron, making it the 129th largest exporter of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 21st most exported product in Mauritania. The main destination of Scrap Iron exports from Mauritania are: India ($6.38M), Uganda ($21.9k), Spain ($8.4k), Thailand ($2.97k), and Senegal ($289).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Iron of Mauritania between 2022 and 2023 were Uganda ($21.9k), Thailand ($2.97k), and Senegal ($289).

Imports In 2023, Mauritania imported $813k in Scrap Iron, becoming the 93rd largest importer of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 429th most imported product in Mauritania. Mauritania imports Scrap Iron primarily from: Spain ($502k), United Arab Emirates ($282k), India ($23.7k), and China ($4.75k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Iron for Mauritania between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($282k), Spain ($208k), and India ($23.7k).

Latest Trends

Dec 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$6.41M
IMPORTS (2023)$813k
NET TRADE (2023)$5.6M

In 2023, Mauritania exported $6.41M in Scrap Iron. The main destinations of Mauritania exports on Scrap Iron were India ($6.38M), Uganda ($21.9k), Spain ($8.4k), Thailand ($2.97k), and Senegal ($289).

In 2023, Mauritania imported $813k in Scrap Iron, mainly from Spain ($502k), United Arab Emirates ($282k), India ($23.7k), and China ($4.75k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Iron EXPORT MARKETS FOR Mauritania WERE (2022 - 2023):
Uganda$21.9k (1%)
Thailand$2.97k (1%)
Senegal$289 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Iron BY Mauritania WERE (2022 - 2023):
India-$733k (-10.3%)
Spain-$222k (-96.4%)
Pakistan-$44.8k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Mauritania's main exporting competitors in Scrap Iron were:
In 2023, Mauritania's main importing competitors in Scrap Iron were:
Turkey $7.59B
India $6.63B
Italy $2.59B

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Trade Value of Scrap Iron by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $3.56M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $514

Scrap Iron’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $3.56M.   Scrap Iron’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $514.

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