Wine and wine products market in Mauritius

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wine and wine products in Mauritius saw a slight increase from 6 594 tonnes in 2018 to 6 672 tonnes in 2019, supported by a growing wine culture and consumer demand for rare, eco-responsible products. The influence of a cosmopolitan population and tourist flow fostered diversity in tastes. In 2020, however, market volume dropped sharply to 2 730 tonnes. That year also marked the democratization of wine culture through local brands like 20/Vin, which offered exclusive cuvées while highlighting Mauritian rum and Indian Ocean spirits.

Market volume recovered to 3 369 tonnes in 2021 as the market upscaled towards prestige segments, with a new generation of buyers valuing aesthetics and environmental consciousness. A significant surge to 5 538 tonnes occurred in 2022, driven by a 24% rise in imports that reflected continued premiumization and strong demand for authentic products, alongside the emergence of custom wine cellars like Vinariis. In 2023, volume declined to 3 709 tonnes, even as the introduction of premium novelties and growth in artisanal spirits continued to shape the market.

Production wine and wine products in Mauritius

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Top producers of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

World map of production of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

In 2020, Mauritius produced 3 166 tonnes of wine and wine products, marking a 23.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.6%. The peak production occurred in 2019, reaching 4 115 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 16.0% also recorded that year.

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Exports wine and wine products from Mauritius

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In 2020, Mauritius exported 4 243 tonnes of wine and wine products, showing a sharp increase of 47.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 61.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2%. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when exports dropped by 10.7%.

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From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and France were the primary buyers of wine and wine products from Mauritius, together accounting for 81.5% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares during this timeframe.

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

After two years of decline, Mauritius's exports of wine and wine products rebounded in 2020, totaling 7 762 thousand US dollars—a strong rise of 19.8% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 22.4%, with a CAGR of -8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 480 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 34.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands (33.5% of exports by value), France (19.8%), and Madagascar (17.1%) remained the main buyers of wine and wine products from Mauritius. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.5% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports wine and wine products to Mauritius

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The import market for wine and wine products in Mauritius showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 3 807 tonnes, reflecting a 30.0% decline compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was in 2017, while the peak was reached in 2018 at 6 271 tonnes, with the largest increase of 71.1% also occurring that year. This resulted in a 1.7-fold gap between the highest and lowest volumes.

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From 2017 to 2020, France (31.1% of imports by volume), South Africa (28.0%), and the United Kingdom (23.0%) were the leading sources for wine and wine products imported into Mauritius. Collectively, these three countries made up 82.1% of total import flows in volume.

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

Mauritius's imports of wine and wine products declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 21 323 thousand US dollars—a steep reduction of 32.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 31.6%, with a CAGR of -11.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 34 628 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.1%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, France (37.4% of imports by value), the United Kingdom (33.9%), and South Africa (13.1%) continued to be the top suppliers of wine and wine products to Mauritius. Together, they accounted for 84.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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