South Africa Imports from Mauritania

South Africa's imports from Mauritania rose to $2.35 million in 2024, up from $813,699.7 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 188.5% ($1.53 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Mauritania were Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates ($2.29 million), Optical, medical, measuring instruments ($19,072.25), Cotton ($10,122.01).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Mauritania that fell to $21.5M in 2024 from $25.26M in 2023. This is a decrease of 14.9% ($3.77 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Mauritania by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of South Africa imports from Mauritania by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $2.29M 2024
2 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $19,072.25 2024
3 Cotton $10,122.01 2024
4 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $8,474.08 2024
5 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $7,425.36 2024
6 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $6,039.20 2024
7 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $4,998.44 2024
8 Glass and glassware $2,220.06 2024
9 Plastics and plastic articles $1,195.52 2024
10 Non-knitted clothing $187.09 2024
11 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $124.53 2024
12 Ores, slag, ash $123.65 2024
13 Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment $113.55 2024
14 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $108.86 2024
15 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $10.43 2024
16 Miscellaneous chemical products $4.86 2024
17 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $1.04 2024