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Mauritian oilseeds consumption is projected to remain stable, reaching 7,000 metric tons by 2028, the same level as in 2023. This steady trend has been observed since 2019. In 2023, Mauritius ranked 126th in global oilseeds consumption, with Mozambique surpassing it at the same consumption level of 7,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were India, Indonesia, and Brazil, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. In contrast, Mauritian oilseeds production is expected to decline sharply. Production is set to decrease from 162 metric tons in 2023 to approximately 111 metric tons by 2028, marking an average annual decline of 6%. Historically, since 1966, the country's oilseeds supply has decreased by an average of 0.7% per year. In 2023, Mauritius ranked 170th in oilseeds production, with the Cook Islands overtaking it at the same production level of 162 metric tons. Globally, Brazil, Malaysia, and the United States held the second, third, and fourth positions in production rankings.
