Wood fuel market in Mauritius

Earlier Report Observations

The wood fuel market in Mauritius contracted significantly from 2018 to 2021, with volume falling from 6 473 m³ to 4 681 m³. This decline was primarily driven by external economic pressures, including the depreciation of the Mauritian rupee and rising costs of raw materials and freight, which increased import prices and dampened demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exacerbated these challenges by causing global supply chain disruptions, further elevating import costs and contributing to a sharp drop in market volume to 4 770 m³. These supply chain issues persisted into 2021, keeping market volume near the previous year's level at 4 681 m³.

After reaching a low of 4 681 m³ in 2021, the market recovered to 5 230 m³ in 2022, followed by a decline to 4 823 m³ in 2023. The fluctuations during these years reflect changing import levels and broader economic conditions.

Production wood fuel in Mauritius

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of wood fuel, 2017-2020

World map of production of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Mauritius produced 3 657 m³ of wood fuel in 2020, which represents a significant 30.0% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 29.4%, averaging an annual decline of 11.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 223 m³, which saw a modest increase of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Exports wood fuel from Mauritius

Exports in kind, m³

The market showed considerable volatility throughout the period. Export volumes fluctuated significantly, with a 3.8-fold difference between the low point in 2018 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Mauritius exported 0.3 m³ of wood fuel, marking a 22.2% increase from 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 m³, which saw the largest decline of 49.6%. Conversely, 2019 experienced the most substantial growth with a 208.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States were consistently the primary destinations for Mauritius's wood fuel exports in kind. France accounted for 38.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 31.4%, and the United States for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 80.0% of total export flows.

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

Market performance exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. There was a 3.1-fold variation between the minimum value in 2018 and the maximum in 2020. In 2020, wood fuel exports from Mauritius totaled 2.1 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial increase of 101.9% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.7 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 46.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for Mauritius's wood fuel exports in value terms were France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. France accounted for 41.5% of export value, the United Kingdom for 20.5%, and the United States for 18.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 80.7% of total export 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 wood fuel to Mauritius

Imports in kind, m³

After two consecutive years of decline, Mauritius's wood fuel imports saw a slight increase. In 2020, imports reached 1 114 m³, reflecting a modest 1.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 28.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 098 m³, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 16.7% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritius in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated Mauritius's wood fuel imports in kind, accounting for 85.5% of total flows. The remaining imports were distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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 wood fuel import values declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 305.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 1.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 34.8%, with an average annual decline of 13.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa accounted for 81.9% of Mauritius's total wood fuel import value. The remaining imports were spread across multiple smaller partners.

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

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