Investment Sectors
Fisheries and Blue Economy
One of Earth's Richest Fishing Grounds
Mauritania's 234,000 km2 EEZ sits at the convergence of the Canary Current upwelling, generating one of the world's highest marine biomass densities. The fisheries sector contributes 25% of export earnings and offers massive untapped aquaculture potential.
Key Highlights
- 3rd largest fish export zone in Africa by volume
- Port of Nouadhibou: the largest fishing port on the continent
- Aquaculture virtually untapped, 0.1% of EEZ utilized
- EU, China, Russia, and Japan bilateral fishing agreements
- New Fisheries Investment Code (2023) with 10-year tax holidays
Investment Opportunities
Industrial aquaculture: shrimp, oyster, and sea bass
Fish processing and cold-chain infrastructure
Marine biotechnology and omega-3 production
Eco-tourism and sport fishing concessions
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Enquire about this sectorRecent Developments
Nouadhibou Port Expansion
A $180M expansion of Nouadhibou Fishing Port is underway, increasing cold storage capacity, adding new processing facilities, and accommodating larger industrial trawlers for year-round operations.
Aquaculture Master Plan Launched
The Ministry of Fisheries has published a 10-year Aquaculture Master Plan, identifying 12 priority concession zones for shrimp, oyster, and finfish farming with streamlined licensing.
Blue Economy Initiative
Mauritania joined the African Union Blue Economy Strategy framework in 2024, unlocking technical assistance and co-financing for marine biotechnology, ocean energy, and sustainable fisheries management.
Key Players
IMROP
National Fisheries Research Institute
SMCP
National Fishing and Marketing Company
PAN Fish
European aquaculture investor
Port Autonome de Nouadhibou
Port authority
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