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Leguminous vegetables market in Mauritius

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables in Mauritius showed substantial growth from 2018 to 2023, with total consumption increasing from 1 520 t to 2 634 t. The period began with steady annual gains, reaching a peak of 1 716 t in 2021, followed by a modest contraction to 1 654 t in 2022 before an unprecedented surge in 2023.

The remarkable jump in market volume in 2023 was underpinned by a doubling of domestic production, which rose from 1 561 t to 2 630 t. Simultaneously, imports collapsed from 93 t to merely 5 t, indicating a profound shift in supply sources toward local output.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mauritius
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production leguminous vegetables in Mauritius

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Leguminous vegetable production in Mauritius has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Mauritius produced 1 487 tonnes of leguminous vegetables, representing a modest 2.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 443 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.6%)	0.7%	2.3%	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables from Mauritius

Exports in kind, t

Mauritius's exports of leguminous vegetables have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 0.9 tonnes, marking a sharp rise of 145.5% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, exports surged by 683.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 98.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	219.1%	145.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two countries—Seychelles and France—accounted for the majority of exports in volume, together representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2019, cross-border shipments of leguminous vegetables from Mauritius amounted to 0.8 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decline of 32.0% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1.2 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 173.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	173.6%	(32.0%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and Seychelles dominated exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports leguminous vegetables to Mauritius

Imports in kind, t

Mauritius's imports of leguminous vegetables have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 112.7 tonnes, showing a significant rise of 26.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 677%, with a compound annual growth rate of 98.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	432.5%	15.6%	26.2%	98.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Argentina, South Africa, and Egypt—were central to imports in volume, together accounting for 86.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, leguminous vegetable imports into Mauritius amounted to 133.6 thousand US dollars, representing a slight increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 165.8 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 202.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 21.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	202.4%	(21.2%)	2.2%	34.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (49.8% of imports in value terms), Argentina (19.8% of imports in value terms), and Egypt (11.8% of imports in value terms) were the main markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 81.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io