Poultry meat and offal market in Mauritius

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat and offal market in Mauritius expanded from 99 thousand tons in 2018 to 103.1 thousand tons in 2019, before contracting to 95.7 thousand tons in 2020. Early growth was supported by local producers anticipating high festive demand and running promotional campaigns to stimulate consumption. The Chantecler brand's acquisition of the Qualité Volaille label also reinforced consumer confidence in local products.

Market volume recovered to 98.9 thousand tons in 2021 and grew significantly to 112.1 thousand tons in 2022 and 118.8 thousand tons in 2023. This sustained expansion was fueled by the sector's shift toward digitalization, automation, and traceability, which modernized production. Investments in sustainable farming and the development of export markets in Africa and Europe further boosted output, despite pressures from rising feed, energy, and labor costs. Consumer demand remained robust, with chicken consumption rising by over 6.7% in 2023.

In 2024, poultry production continued its upward trend, reporting a 9.0% increase in the first half-year. The growth of local retail franchises like Chantefrais improved the distribution of fresh chicken on the island. Throughout the period, the industry maintained a commitment to antibiotic-free production, quality standards, and food security, underpinning steady market growth.

Production poultry meat and offal in Mauritius

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Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

Mauritius's poultry meat and offal production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production reached 95 185 tonnes, representing a modest 6.9% decrease from 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 102 185 tonnes, which also marked the largest annual increase of 4.1%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Mauritius

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The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Exports bottomed out in 2020 at 1.4 tonnes, after peaking in 2019, with a 19-fold difference between these years. This represented a sharp 94.7% decline compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Benin accounted for 74.2% of Mauritius's total poultry meat and offal exports in kind, with the remainder 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

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.3 thousand US dollars, after hitting a maximum in 2019, with a 1 468-fold variation between these years. This marked a sudden 99.9% drop from the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, nearly all exports in value terms of poultry meat and offal from Mauritius were linked to Benin, which captured 90.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Mauritius

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Mauritius's poultry meat and offal imports increased for two years before declining. In 2020, imports stood at 470.5 tonnes, showing a steep 51.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 978.8 tonnes, following the largest annual increase of 37.9% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the United States, France, and the Netherlands—collectively made up 72.2% of Mauritius's total poultry meat and offal imports in kind.

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

Poultry meat and offal imports to Mauritius rose for two years before declining. In 2020, imports totaled 1 550 thousand US dollars, indicating an abrupt 56.8% drop from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -6.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3 590 thousand US dollars, after the largest annual increase of 52.3% in 2018.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, the United States (49.7% of imports in value terms), France (26.2%), and Turkey (5.3%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of poultry meat and offal imports to Mauritius, together accounting for 81.2% of total flows.

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

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