Mali

AGOA Status: Mali is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), which includes Mali, have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

U.S.-Mali Trade Facts

Mali is currently our 180th largest goods trading partner with $43.6 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $37.3 million; Goods imports totaled $6.3 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Mali was $31 million in 2010.

Exports

Mali was the United States' 170th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Mali in 2010 were $37.3 million, up 1.5% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Machinery ($8.7 million), Aircrafts ($8 million), Fats and Oils ($5.6 million), Pharmaceutical Products ($3 million), and Plastic ($2.1 million).

Imports

Mali was the United States' 171st largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Mali totaled $6.3 million in 2010, a 68.8% increase from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Precious Stones and Metals (gold) ($3.1 million) and Art and Antiques ($1.8 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade deficit with Mali was $31 million in 2010, 6% less than in 2009.