Key Market Indicators
Mauritius' zinc exports are projected to drop 6.7% year-on-year to around $90,000 by 2026. The country's supply of the metal has been decreasing by 6.6% annually since 1998. In 2021, Mauritius was in 85th place in the global ranking, with Nepal overtaking at $134,000. Belgium, Canada and Australia came in second, third and fourth, respectively. Meanwhile, Mauritius' zinc imports are expected to decline 2.8% year-on-year to around $1.06 million by 2026. Since 1998, the country's demand for the metal has risen 30.2% year-on-year. In 2021, Mauritius was in 94th place in the global ranking, with Mauritania overtaking at $1.25 million. The United States, Germany and Belgium occupied the second, third and fourth spots, respectively.
