Key Market Indicators
Mauritian tobacco production is projected to decline significantly over the next five years. By 2028, the island nation is expected to produce roughly 155 metric tons of tobacco, down from 204 metric tons in 2023. This decrease represents an average annual decline rate of 4.4%. Historically, Mauritian tobacco supply has been on a downward trajectory, decreasing by an average of 6.3% per year since 1966. In the global ranking for 2023, Mauritius stood at 92nd place, with Trinidad and Tobago just ahead, also producing 204 metric tons. Leading the global rankings are India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.