Pork market in Mauritius

Earlier Report Observations

The pork market volume in Mauritius experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 1 711 t in 2018 to a peak of 1 966 t in 2022, before contracting sharply to 858 t in 2023. This decline was primarily driven by a steep drop in imports, which fell by 79% from 1 383 t in 2022 to 288 t in 2023.

Domestic pork production remained relatively stable throughout the period, fluctuating between 573 t and 600 t annually. In 2023, output edged down slightly to 572 t. That same year, the Mauritian government introduced support measures for pig farmers, including subsidies for animal purchases and feed, as well as loan cancellations worth Rs 71 million to stimulate the sector. However, producers faced challenges in selling to high-end hotels and residences, which demand specific cuts and higher quality meat.

Consumer demand for pork in Mauritius has been rising, supported by shifting dietary preferences. To meet this demand, the country has relied heavily on imports, notably from France. Imports rebounded to 1 093 t in 2024, underscoring the ongoing dependency on foreign supplies to balance the market.

Production pork in Mauritius

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

In 2020, Mauritius produced 598.0 tons of pork, showing little change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, production remained relatively stable. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall pork production declined by 6.8%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 572.9 tons. That same year saw the most significant drop in production at 10.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase in pork production, rising by 4.8%.

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

Exports pork from Mauritius

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Mauritius exported 2 tons of pork, marking a sharp increase of 25.4% compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, pork exports grew by 41.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Mauritius' pork exports were Malaysia, accounting for 36.8% of total exports, followed by unspecified Asian countries at 32.8%, and Australia at 27.8%. Together, these three markets represented 97.4% of all pork exports from Mauritius during this period.

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

In 2020, the value of pork exports from Mauritius reached 1 000 US dollars, representing a decline of 29.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values decreased substantially by 89.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 53.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia dominated Mauritius' pork exports in value terms, accounting for 78.9% of total export value. The remaining export value was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports pork to Mauritius

Imports in kind, t

Following two consecutive years of growth, pork imports into Mauritius declined in 2020. Import volumes reached 602 tons, representing a 49.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, pork imports fell by 44.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 18.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 187 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase at 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Denmark, and France consistently served as the main sources of pork imports for Mauritius. Canada accounted for 46.9% of import volumes, Denmark for 24.6%, and France for 14.3%. Collectively, these three countries supplied 85.8% of all pork imports to Mauritius during this period.

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 consecutive growth, pork imports into Mauritius declined in 2020. The country imported pork worth 2 348 000 US dollars, representing a 47.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values fell by 44.0%, with a compound annual decline rate of 17.6%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 4 459 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 4.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada, Denmark, and France were the leading sources of pork imports to Mauritius in value terms. Canada accounted for 44.1% of import value, Denmark for 27.5%, and France for 12.3%. Together, these three countries represented 83.9% of the total value of pork imports during this period.

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

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