Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Mauritius

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for bran and residues from cereal or legume processing in Mauritius saw overall growth in volume and value, rising from 27 595 tons to 31 662 tons. This expansion was primarily driven by the government's promotion of bio-agriculture and subsidies for greenhouse cultivation, which boosted agricultural activity and the generation of processing by-products.

The market experienced a temporary decline in 2020, with volume dropping to 26 747 tons due to confinement measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, which slowed general economic activity. Recovery was supported by rising consumer awareness towards bio products and the implementation of good agricultural practices under the 2018 Use of Pesticides Act, fostering more sustainable production.

Despite challenges such as climatic factors, labor shortages, and high fertilizer prices in subsequent years, the market remained resilient. The entry of new players like New Maurifoods, which developed local supply chains, and the adoption of agroecological techniques by existing companies helped stabilize and grow production, contributing to the upward trend in market size.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Mauritius

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Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

Mauritius saw a second consecutive year of decline in the production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, the country produced 27 178 tonnes, which represents a 12.4% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.9%, averaging an annual decline of 7.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 34 385 tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Mauritius experienced a decline in the production value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, the output was valued at 5 175 thousand US dollars, down 2.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value actually increased by 17.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 5 310 thousand US dollars, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a 17.3% rise.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Mauritius

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Mauritius recorded a third consecutive year of decline in the export volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, exports totaled 432 tonnes, marking a 29.9% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export volumes plummeted by 96.2%, which corresponds to an average annual decrease of 66.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam consistently served as the primary destination for Mauritius's exports in kind, accounting for 74.8% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

For the third year in a row, Mauritius experienced a decline in the export value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, exports were valued at 82 thousand US dollars, representing a 22.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values fell sharply by 94.4%, averaging an annual decline of 61.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam remained the leading buyer of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Mauritius in value terms, capturing 70.1% of total exports. The rest was spread across numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Mauritius

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Mauritius saw a third consecutive year of decline in the import volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, imports stood at just 0.2 tonnes, a sharp 56.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes dropped by 99.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -86.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, Paraguay was the key partner for Mauritius's imports in kind, accounting for 90.3% of total import flows.

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

Mauritius recorded a third straight year of decline in the import value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 72.9% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 98.3%, averaging an annual decline of 74.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Paraguay and India continued to dominate the list of markets for Mauritius's imports in value terms, together accounting for 82.8% of total import flows. Other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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