Mali-Mauritania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $11.30M total volume •Mali surplus: $11.30M

MaliMauritania

$11.30M

Exports (2023)

MauritaniaMali

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$11.30M

Surplus for Mali

Total Trade

$11.30M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MaliMauritania Exports

$11.30M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
61.8% top product
1Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils
$6.98M
61.8% of exports
2Wood: oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated
$1.23M
10.9% of exports
3Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$574,990
5.1% of exports
4Vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets
$388,533
3.4% of exports
5Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$350,737
3.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mali's export portfolio to Mauritania demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MauritaniaMali Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$8.62M
Infinity% of imports
2Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$5.75M
Infinity% of imports
3Fish: frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$5.63M
Infinity% of imports
4Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders
$562,713
Infinity% of imports
5Iron or steel: cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron
$426,937
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mali's import pattern from Mauritania reveals significant dependencyin fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Mali demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils 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 $11.30M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mali-Mauritania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $11.30 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mali maintains a surplus of $11.30 million
  • Export Focus: Mali's primary exports include oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils, wood: oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Mauritania include fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

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 $11.30M 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 Mali leveraging its comparative advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils.

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

Mali's specialization in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oilscomplements Mauritania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $11.30M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $11.30M 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 $11.30 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils and fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mali's trade surplus of $11.30 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 wood: oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, 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 oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils 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 Mali and Mauritania represents a total trade volume of $11.30 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Mali, with exports exceeding importsby $11.30 million.

Export Strengths

Mali's exports to Mauritania total $11.30 million, with competitive advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils, representing $6.98M or61.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Mauritania amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, with Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Mali'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