Mauritius
On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Mauritius. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.
It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.
Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Population: 1.266 million (2021)
GDP: 11.53 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 15%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 10% - 15%
Major Exports: Processed Fish ($241M), Raw Sugar ($189M), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($110M), Knit T-shirts ($89.4M), and Diamonds ($71.8M), exporting mostly to France ($240M), South Africa ($238M), Zimbabwe ($198M), United States ($156M), and United Kingdom ($151M).
Major Imports: Refined Petroleum ($702M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($223M), Cars ($185M), Packaged Medicaments ($183M), and Coal Briquettes ($171M), importing mostly from China ($1.01B), India ($787M), South Africa ($473M), United Arab Emirates ($441M), and France ($396M).
Investment Agency: Economic Development Board
Website: https://edbmauritius.org/
National Chamber of Commerce: Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Website: https://www.mcci.org/en/
Customs Agency: Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA)
Website: https://www.mra.mu/
