Egypt-Mauritania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $73.60M total volume •Egypt surplus: $73.60M

EgyptMauritania

$73.60M

Exports (2023)

MauritaniaEgypt

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$73.60M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$73.60M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Egypt and Mauritania. Green line shows exports from Egypt, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Egypt-Mauritania commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

EgyptMauritania Exports

$73.60M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
16.6% top product
1Fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products
$12.25M
16.6% of exports
2Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$9.55M
13.0% of exports
3Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)
$8.26M
11.2% of exports
4Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%
$7.16M
9.7% of exports
5Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled
$5.05M
6.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Mauritania demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MauritaniaEgypt Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$3.56M
Infinity% of imports
2Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
$1.38M
Infinity% of imports
3Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
$953,648
Infinity% of imports
4Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
$794,127
Infinity% of imports
5Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$386,821
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Mauritania reveals significant dependencyin boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Egypt demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products to Mauritania, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $73.60M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Mauritania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $73.60 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $73.60 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Mauritania include boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41, steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas, iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $73.60M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Egypt leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Egypt's specialization in fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable productscomplements Mauritania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $73.60M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $73.60M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $73.60 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products and boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $73.60 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Egypt and Mauritania represents a total trade volume of $73.60 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $73.60 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Mauritania total $73.60 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, animal or vegetable: whether or not mixed together or chemically treated: fertilizers, produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products, representing $12.25M or16.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Mauritania amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41, with Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Egypt's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023