Mauritius

In 2014, the value of merchandise exports of Mauritius increased substantially by 13.6 percent to reach 2.7 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased slightly by 3.9 percent to reach 5.6 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a large deficit of 2.9 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Southern Asia at -1.2 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Mauritius were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 10 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 17 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2013, the value of exports of services of Mauritius increased slightly by 0.4 percent, reaching 3.3 bln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 11.2 percent and reached 2.6 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services surplus of 674.2 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Mauritius