Key Market Indicators
Mauritius saw a significant surge in weapon imports in 2022, reaching approximately $4 million. This marked a 300% increase from the previous year, when imports stood at around $1 million. Despite this sharp rise, the long-term trend shows a decline in demand. Since 1979, Mauritian demand for weapons has decreased by nearly 27% year-on-year. In the global ranking for 2022, Mauritius was positioned at number 118. Bulgaria surpassed Mauritius with weapon imports also totaling around $4 million. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait occupied the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively, in this ranking.
