Key Market Indicators
Mauritius is poised to become a major importer and exporter of copper in the coming years. Copper imports to the country are expected to reach nearly $8.5 million by 2026, growing 0.1% year-on-year on average since 1998. In 2021, Mauritius ranked 97th in the world for copper imports at $8.5 million with Fiji slightly ahead at $8.5 million. Germany, the United States, and Italy were the top three countries in this ranking. Mauritius is also expected to see significant growth in copper exports over the same period, reaching $12.3 million by 2026, a 4.4% year-on-year increase since 1998. In 2021, Mauritius ranked 90th in the world for copper exports at $9.5 million. Bahrain overtook the country with exports of $9.5 million. Germany, the United States, and Japan were the top three countries in this ranking.
