Fishing Industry in Mauritania

Mauritania only began seriously considering the fishing industry as an economic activity in 1979. Today, it plays a crucial role in our economy, accounting for 50% of exports, 29% of the national budget (estimated at 400M € in 2016), 9% of GDP, and 36% of jobs. The majority of catches in Mauritania are made by the industrial fleet.

The dominant marine resources consist of small pelagic fish (round sardinella, sardine, horse mackerel, mackerel, etc.). Other resources include cephalopods (octopus, squid, cuttlefish), crustaceans (shrimp, lobsters), and demersal fish (seabream, red mullet, sole...).

Spain (30%) is the primary destination for Mauritanian fish exports, followed by Japan (17.3%), Russia (11.3%), Côte d'Ivoire (8.7%), and China (6.4%). Processed fish products, such as fishmeal and fish oils, are mainly exported to Vietnam (21.9%), China (20.9%), Turkey (18.9%), and Spain (9.2%).

About Us

AFRIPESCA is a Mauritanian company located at the fishing port of Nouadhibou, specializing in the production and export of frozen and fresh fish. We market more than 50 species of fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods captured off the Mauritanian coast.

Our products are mainly exported to Italy under an exclusive contract, as well as to Spain and France. We maintain high hygiene standards and target markets in Portugal, Greece, China, South Korea, Japan, and Africa. Our goal is to provide quality, fresh, and tasty products while fostering a partnership spirit with our clients.