Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Mauritius

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for pig fat in Mauritius showed volatility, starting at 75 thousand kg in 2018. The market relied heavily on imports, particularly from France and other European and African countries, to meet local demand. Local production faced challenges in accessing high-end hotel markets, which demanded less fatty and better-quality meat, prompting some breeders to improve their methods. The Mauritius Meat Authority (MMA) played a central role in slaughtering local production. In 2019, the market expanded to 81 thousand kg, but contracted to 76 thousand kg in 2020.

The market declined further to 72 thousand kg in 2021, as both local production and imports fell. During this period, there were proposals to allow multi-story breeding buildings to overcome land constraints for farm expansion, aiming to boost future production. In 2022, the market surged to 113 thousand kg, driven primarily by a sharp increase in imports to over 83 thousand kg. Local production continued its modest upward trend, growing 1.6% from the previous year, while efforts to improve meat quality persisted to meet growing demand.

In 2023, the market volume dropped sharply to 45 thousand kg, as imports plummeted to just 16 thousand kg. By 2024, however, imports showed signs of recovery, rising 24% compared to October 2023, amid a widening trade deficit that impacted the meat sector. This suggests renewed import dependency to balance local supply.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Mauritius

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

In 2020, Mauritius produced 30 650 kg of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, showing relative stability compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29 360 kg, which represented the largest decline of 10.7% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant increase at 4.8%.

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

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Mauritius

Marketing analysis indicates that Mauritius did not export any pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Mauritius

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Mauritius imported 45 136 kg of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, marking a notable decrease of 10.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.6%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 at 14.4%, while 2019 experienced the largest increase of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France dominated Mauritius's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in volume terms, accounting for 87.6% of total flows, with numerous minor partners making up the remainder.

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

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 43.0 K $ US and peaked in 2020 at 104.9 K $ US, representing a 2.4-fold increase. In 2020, import value rose by 20.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 24.5%, while 2019 saw the most significant increase of 103.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the primary supplier of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Mauritius in value terms, capturing 83.2% of total imports, with other partners holding relatively modest shares.

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

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