Mauritania"s gemstone market is witnessing a unique transformation as global demand for raw gemstones like agate, amber, and turquoise remains robust. Despite Mauritania"s economic reliance on ores and metals, with ore exports accounting for 39. 47% of merchandise exports in 2022, the gemstone sector presents an underexplored avenue for diversification. The shrinking share of ores in total merchandise exports from 62. 98% in 2021 to 39. 47% in 2022 highlights a critical gap for enhancing revenue streams through gemstones. A significant challenge for the Mauritanian gemstone market lies in its limited integration with global value chains. The low percentage of ores and metals imports (0.

14% in 2022) suggests potential hurdles in accessing necessary inputs for processing and value addition. However, the steady growth in access to urban electricity, reaching 91. 6% in 2022, and improved infrastructure could support local gemstone processing initiatives, reducing reliance on raw exports and enhancing competitive positioning globally. Moreover, as global economic conditions shift, Mauritania"s gemstone sector could capitalize on the rising interest in unique and rare stones. The country"s unexplored reserves of gemstones like charoite and chrysocolla could appeal to niche markets abroad. However, achieving this requires efficient trade facilitation and market connectivity. Aritral. com, an AI-driven B2B platform, serves as a vital resource for businesses aiming to navigate these challenges.

With services such as product listing and AI-powered marketing, Aritral enhances visibility and simplifies communication between Mauritanian suppliers and international buyers. By leveraging Aritral"s profile management and global sales assistance, local businesses can effectively tap into foreign markets, optimizing their presence in the global gemstone trade. "