Key Market Indicators
Mauritania's weapon imports are projected to hit approximately $39 million by 2028, up from around $32 million in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 3.3%. Since 1965, the demand for weapon imports in Mauritania has surged by nearly 100% annually. In 2023, Mauritania ranked 73rd globally in weapon imports, having been overtaken by Trinidad and Tobago, which also reported imports of approximately $32 million. Leading the rankings were Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
