Describes how widely e-Commerce is used, the primary sectors that sell through e-commerce, and how much product/service in each sector is sold through e-commerce versus brick-and-mortar retail. Includes what a company needs to know to take advantage of e-commerce in the local market and , reputable, prominent B2B websites.
Last Published: 7/16/2019
This form of commerce is becoming more common within Mauritania, despite low internet penetration. Those without internet access prefer to meet directly with producers and suppliers. Some importers purchase their products by a simple phone call or fax to European or Asian suppliers, but that is not the norm.

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