What goods does Mauritius import and export?

Mauritius maintains a mixed economy that relies on both international trade and domestic production. It is important to distinguish the island nation of Mauritius from the mainland African country of Mauritania, as their economic profiles differ significantly.12

In Mauritius, the primary goods involved in trade are as follows:

• Exports: The country’s export economy is largely driven by clothing and textiles, sugar, and fish and fish products. Manufacturing, particularly through the Mauritius Export Processing Zone, also contributes significantly to exports by processing raw materials or semifinished goods.13
• Imports: Mauritius imports a variety of goods to support its population and industrial needs, most notably machinery and transport equipment, petroleum, and foodstuffs. Additionally, because the country consumes more wood products than it produces, it must import timber to meet local demand.14

The country’s major trading partners include the United Kingdom, France, the United States, South Africa, and China.1