Agriculture
General Overview
Mauritania has 513,000 hectares of arable land spread across four agro-ecological zones, which allow for the cultivation of various crops such as millet, maize , vegetables, fruits, and rice. Despite this potential, the country imports more than 70% of its food needs, offering opportunities to develop local production and reduce dependence on imports.
513 000 Hectares
Cultivable Area
240 000 Tons/Year
Rice Production
41 838 Tons/year
Date Production
557 645 Tons/year
Cereal Production
100 000 Tons/year
Vegetable Production
40%
Employment of the working population
Sector opportunties
Agricultural development
Logistics
Agriculture production
Production of inputs
Transformation
Consulting
Incentives and Guarantees
Mauritania provides targeted advantages, from tax and customs incentives to streamlined procedures, while its legal framework under the Investment Code ensures full protection and security for investments.
