Maurícias Balança Comercial

Mauritius’ trade deficit narrowed to MUR 15.5 billion in September 2025 from MUR 19.6 billion in the same month last year. Exports fell 3% year-on-year to MUR 9.3 billion, weighed down by steep declines in crude materials, inedible, except fuels (-29.7%), animal and vegetable oils, fats, and waxes (-33.3%), and chemicals and related products (-24.2%). Among key partners, exports to the United States sank 36%, dragged by the 10% reciprocal tariffs, while shipments to France dropped 20.2%. Meanwhile, imports fell 14.9% to MUR 24.8 billion, driven by lower purchases of food and live animals (-3.6%), animal and vegetable oils, fats, and waxes (-45.9%), and mineral fuels, lubricants, and related materials (-41.6%). Imports from major suppliers such as the UAE (-67.7%), India (-33.5%), France (-25.3%), and South Africa (-23.4%) declined significantly.