Mauritania: Beef Market 2020

Beef Market Size in Mauritania

The revenue of the beef market in Mauritania amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beef consumption decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beef market attained its maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beef Production in Mauritania

In value terms, beef production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beef production increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Mauritania beef production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beef Exports

Exports from Mauritania

In 2018, the amount of beef (cattle meat) exported from Mauritania stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, beef exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, beef exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, beef exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, beef exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, beef exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the four major exporters of beef (cattle meat), namely Brazil, India, Australia and the U.S., represented more than third of total export. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. New Zealand (X tons), Poland (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beef markets from Mauritania were the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by India, the Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Argentina, Canada, Poland, Germany, Uruguay and Mauritania, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the beef export price in Mauritania amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beef export price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for beef (cattle meat) attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports

Imports into Mauritania

In 2018, approx. X tons of beef (cattle meat) were imported into Mauritania; waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, beef imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Mauritania imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, beef imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beef imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, beef imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of beef imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), China (X tons), Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Russia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of beef (cattle meat) in 2018.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beef importing markets into Mauritania were the U.S. ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Italy, China, Hong Kong SAR, the Netherlands, the UK, France, Russia and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Nam recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the beef import price in Mauritania amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beef import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for beef (cattle meat) attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for beef (cattle meat) failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform