Mauritania Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Mauritania's imports was $6.2B in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 15.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's imports stood at $6.2B in 2025, a rise of +$814.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6.2B by 2025. Mauritania ranked 135th globally.
Mauritania’s import bill has expanded dramatically over the 38‑year span covered by World Bank data, rising from a low of 277,675,635.24 in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 6,184,173,739.56 in 2025, where it ranks 135th globally. This surge reflects a broad diversification of trade partners and a growing demand for capital goods, fuel and foodstuffs as the country pursues industrialisation and infrastructure development. The magnitude of 2025 imports places Mauritania just below peer Madagascar’s 6,068,840,486.10 and close to Montenegro’s 6,356,989,058.64, indicating a comparable scale of external demand among nations of differing economic structures. While the upward trajectory has been steady, the pace may moderate if domestic production capacity improves or if global commodity price volatility curtails demand for imported inputs. Continued investment in local manufacturing and renewable energy could reshape the import profile and temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $7.1B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $6.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $6.2B | +$814.5M | #135 |
| 2024 | $5.4B | +$98.4M | #28 |
| 2023 | $5.3B | −$498.3M | #40 |
| 2022 | $5.8B | +$1.5B | #48 |
| 2021 | $4.3B | +$637.6M | #46 |
| 2020 | $3.7B | −$8.2M | #49 |
| 2019 | $3.7B | +$399.0M | #44 |
| 2018 | $3.3B | +$450.3M | #43 |
| 2017 | $2.8B | +$328.2M | #44 |
| 2016 | $2.5B | −$83.3M | #44 |
| 2015 | $2.6B | −$962.0M | #42 |
| 2014 | $3.6B | −$493.0M | #49 |
| 2013 | $4.0B | −$101.8M | #49 |
| 2012 | $4.1B | +$3.7B | #54 |
| 1998 | $471.2M | −$45.2M | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's imports was $6.2B in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 15.2% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's imports peaked at $6.2B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Mauritania was $277.7M in 1975.
Mauritania ranks 135th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's imports is projected to reach $6.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Mauritania's imports was approximately 6.18 billion ($6.2B) in 2025.
The imports of Mauritania in 2025 was $6.2B. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_imports,
title = {Mauritania Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}