Alcoholic beer market in Mauritius

Earlier Report Observations

The Mauritian alcoholic beer market grew from 47.1 million liters in 2018 to 49.4 million liters in 2019, a period marked by the entry of new craft players like Flying Dodo and Oxenham Craft Brewery's Thirsty Fox brand. These additions diversified the local offering beyond the dominant, state-influenced Phoenix Beverages, stimulating consumer interest and expanding the market.

After a contraction to 43.9 million liters in 2020 and 42.7 million liters in 2021, the market recovered to 47.1 million liters in 2022. This rebound was supported by the continued development of the craft segment, including new seasonal releases from Manawa Craft Brewery, and international recognition for Phoenix Beverages which enhanced the appeal of locally produced beer.

Market volume climbed further to 48.8 million liters in 2023. By 2024, key developments included a Rs 25 million investment by Phoenix Beverages into a craft microbrewery, new airport duty-free regulations limiting alcohol quantities, and a sustained consumer shift towards lighter, craft, and premium beers such as the locally produced LO-CAL low-alcohol beer.

Production alcoholic beer in Mauritius

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Alcoholic beer production in Mauritius declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 44 625 K l, representing a 10.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 7.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 49 777 K l, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, K l

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Mauritius's alcoholic beer production value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 40 741 K $ US, showing only a slight change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 46 536 K $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.3% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 22.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports alcoholic beer from Mauritius

Exports in kind, K l

In 2020, Mauritius exported 1 786 K l of alcoholic beer, which was a 13.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 2.3%, averaging 0.8% growth per year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 685 K l, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 072 K l. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with a 22.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, France remained the primary destination for Mauritius's alcoholic beer exports in volume terms, accounting for 77.9% of total exports. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Mauritius's alcoholic beer export value declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 631 K $ US, down 4.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 2.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 698 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 3.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, France continued to be the main market for Mauritius's alcoholic beer exports in value terms, representing 76.7% of total export value. The remaining share was spread across various smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Mauritius in value, 2017-2020

Imports alcoholic beer to Mauritius

Imports in kind, K l

After two years of growth, Mauritius's alcoholic beer import volume declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1 063 K l, a sharp 37.6% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import volume decreased by 10.3%, averaging a 3.6% annual decline. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 704 K l, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 27.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, South Africa, and Russia were the key sources of alcoholic beer imports to Mauritius in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 53.0% of imports, South Africa for 20.5%, and Russia for 7.6%, together representing 81.0% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, Mauritius's alcoholic beer import value declined. In 2020, imports reached 1 386 K $ US, marking a significant 28.9% drop from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 950 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 28.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, South Africa, and Mexico were the main partners for Mauritius's alcoholic beer imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 56.1% of import value, South Africa for 14.0%, and Mexico for 6.3%, collectively representing 76.4% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Mauritius in value, 2017-2020