Key Market Indicators
Mauritania's oilseeds consumption is projected to reach approximately 3,000 metric tons by 2028, a slight decrease from the 3,000 metric tons reported in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 0.2%. The demand for oilseeds in Mauritania has remained stable since 2019. In the global ranking for 2023, Mauritania was positioned at 137th, with Barbados surpassing it, also reporting 3,000 metric tons. Leading the rankings were India, Indonesia, and Brazil, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. On the production front, Mauritania's oilseeds output is expected to decrease to around 950 metric tons by 2028, down from 990 metric tons in 2023, marking an average annual decline of 0.6%. Historical data since 1966 indicates a consistent year-on-year decline of 0.7% in the country's oilseeds supply. In 2023, Mauritania ranked 157th, with American Samoa surpassing it with a production of 990 metric tons. The top producers in this category were Brazil, Malaysia, and the United States, ranking second, third, and fourth, respectively.
