India - Mauritius Business and Cultural Council

Mauritius is a stunning island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and diverse culture. It boasts a rich history, vibrant local cuisine, and is a popular destination for tourists seeking natural beauty and relaxation.

Ambassador and Consul General

Global India Business Forum presented Honorary membership to Officer in Charge at The Consulate of The Republic of Mauritius - Mr. Vishwajeet Cheeto. The GIBF team had a fruitful discussion to collaborate with Mauritius to explore different business opportunities and trade between two countries. Global President of GIBF, Dr. Jitendra Joshi and Co-Founder & Director - Global Operations, Deepali Gadkari attended the meeting.

Clothing and textiles, sugar, cut flowers, molasses, fish.

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

About Mauritius

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 in Mauritius

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

Overview In 2022 Mauritius was the number 140 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 ($265M), Raw Sugar ($211M), Diamonds ($125M), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($122M), and Knit T-shirts ($86.5M), exporting mostly to Zimbabwe ($288M), South Africa ($277M), France ($268M), Madagascar ($209M), and United States ($186M).

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Top Imports of Mauritius

The top imports of Mauritius are Refined Petroleum ($1.15B), Coal Briquettes ($314M), Cars ($248M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($229M), and Packaged Medicaments ($147M), importing mostly from China ($1.12B), South Africa ($670M), United Arab Emirates ($616M), India ($599M), and Oman ($544M).

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