Morocco-Mauritania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $339.98M total volume •Morocco surplus: $339.98M

MoroccoMauritania

$339.98M

Exports (2023)

MauritaniaMorocco

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$339.98M

Surplus for Morocco

Total Trade

$339.98M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MoroccoMauritania Exports

$339.98M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.6% top product
1Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors
$25.73M
7.6% of exports
2Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$18.82M
5.5% of exports
3Vegetables, brassica: edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled
$15.05M
4.4% of exports
4Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$12.24M
3.6% of exports
5Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
$10.99M
3.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Morocco's export portfolio to Mauritania demonstrates strategic specialization, with insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MauritaniaMorocco Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
$910,211
Infinity% of imports
2Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels: for processing or preserving fishery products
$763,524
Infinity% of imports
3Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh
$742,163
Infinity% of imports
4Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
$622,734
Infinity% of imports
5Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$430,339
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Morocco's import pattern from Mauritania reveals significant dependencyin plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Morocco demonstrates competitive strength in exportinginsulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors 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 $339.98M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Morocco-Mauritania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $339.98 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Morocco maintains a surplus of $339.98 million
  • Export Focus: Morocco's primary exports include insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors, fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), vegetables, brassica: edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Mauritania include plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels: for processing or preserving fishery products, fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh

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 $339.98M 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 Morocco leveraging its comparative advantages in insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.

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

Morocco's specialization in insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductorscomplements Mauritania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $339.98M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $339.98M 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 $339.98 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors and plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Morocco's trade surplus of $339.98 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 fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, 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 insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors 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 Morocco and Mauritania represents a total trade volume of $339.98 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Morocco, with exports exceeding importsby $339.98 million.

Export Strengths

Morocco's exports to Mauritania total $339.98 million, with competitive advantages in insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors, representing $25.73M or7.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Mauritania amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, with Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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