INDIA - MAURITIUS BUSINESS & CULTURAL COUNCIL

Global India business forum presented Honorary membership to Officer in Charge at The Consulate of The Republic of Mauritius- Mr. Vishwajeet Cheetoo We had a fruitful discussion to collaborate GIBF and Mauritius to explore different business opportunities and trade between two countries.

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Ambassador and Consul General

Clothing and textiles, sugar, cut flowers, molasses, fish, primates (for research).

Manufactured goods, capital equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals

ABOUT

ABOUT MAURITIUS

Mauritius, officially known as the Republic of Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It is located 2000km away towards the southeast of the African continent, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. These islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues with nearby Réunion (a French overseas department), are part of the Mascarene Islands. Port Louis, is the capital and largest city. It is located in Mauritius, where most of the population is concentrated. The country spans 2,040 square kilometers and has an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) covering 2.3 million square kilometers. It is also a very lucrative tourist destination.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN MAURITIUS

The World Bank classifies the country as a high-income economy. Mauritius is the only African country to be considered as “very high” on the Human Development Index. It is also ranked as one of the most competitive and developed countries in the African region. Owing to its EEZ as well, Mauritius does provide a plethora of opportunities for those who wish to take a dive.

EXPORTS AND IMPORTS IN MAURITIUS

In 2021 Mauritius was the number 142 economy in the world in terms of total exports and the number 134 in total imports.

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TOP EXPORTS OF MAURITIUS

The top exports of Mauritius are Processed Fish ($241M), Raw Sugar ($189M), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($110M), Knit T-shirts ($89.4M), and Diamonds ($71.8M), exporting mostly to France ($240M), South Africa ($238M), Zimbabwe ($198M), United States ($156M), and United Kingdom ($151M).

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TOP IMPORTS OF MAURITIUS

The top imports of Mauritius are Refined Petroleum ($702M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($223M), Cars ($185M), Packaged Medicaments ($183M), and Coal Briquettes ($171M), importing mostly from China ($1.01B), India ($787M), South Africa ($473M), United Arab Emirates ($441M), and France ($396M).

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