Fuel wood in chips and particles market in Mauritius, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fuel wood chips and particles in Mauritius experienced fluctuations between 208.5 metric tons and 232 metric tons from 2018 to 2023. The highest volume occurred in 2018, reaching 232 metric tons, supported by government subsidies for wood heating that boosted local demand. In 2019, the market declined to 212.1 metric tons, influenced by milder winters which reduced the need for heating fuel.

From 2020 to 2023, market volumes showed minor variations without major reported drivers. After a rise to 222.4 metric tons in 2020, the market contracted to 208.5 metric tons in 2021 and then stabilized, gradually increasing to 209.2 metric tons in 2022 and 210.5 metric tons in 2023, reflecting steady domestic production and fluctuating import levels.

In 2024, a significant development emerged as Terragen, the energy branch of the Terra group, began integrating locally produced wood chips into coal for electricity generation, marking the first thermal power plant on the island to adopt this technique. This collaboration with the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority and the Central Electricity Board created a new demand channel for wood chips, though the local supply chain is still being structured to scale up volumes.

Production fuel wood in chips and particles in Mauritius

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of fuel wood in chips and particles, 2017-2020

World map of production of fuel wood in chips and particles, 2017-2020

In 2020, Mauritius produced 208.0 t of fuel wood in chips and particles, with production remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. The largest decline and increase both occurred in 2018, each at 0.0%.

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

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from Mauritius

Market assessment indicates that there was no export of fuel wood in chips and particles from Mauritius between 2017 and 2020.

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to Mauritius

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was registered in 2018, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 44 times. In 2020, Mauritius imported a total of {value_last_year} kg of fuel wood in chips and particles, marking a 246.4% increase from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 23 962 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 82.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 4 272.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in kind was characterized by the predominance of South Africa, which accounted for 73.3% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

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, $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Volumes dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, representing a 7.4-fold shift. In 2020, imported fuel wood in chips and particles volumes in Mauritius amounted to 9 388 $ US, equivalent to a 22.7% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 21 670 $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 64.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 641.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, two countries—South Africa and France—concentrated most of the imports in value terms of fuel wood in chips and particles to Mauritius, while other markets were less significant individually.

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

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