Trade lane

What Mauritius buys from China.

Mauritius imported USD 1.2bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 8 per cent on 2022. That is 28 per cent of everything Mauritius imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 1.2bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)
28 per centof Mauritius's imports in these lines, USD 4.3bn from every source
243product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Mauritius's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Mauritius paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Mauritius imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 40 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Mauritius's imports46 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 669,264 a tonne, 54 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  2. 2

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Mauritius's imports78 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 172,370 a tonne, 208 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  3. 3

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Mauritius's imports87 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 251,565 a tonne, 140 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  4. 4

    Aluminium: alloys, hollow profilesHS 760421

    Share of Mauritius's imports98 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,525 a tonne, 4,164 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  5. 5

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Mauritius's imports36 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changefrom USD 821k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 19,560 a tonne, 1,062 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  6. 6

    Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollowHS 760429

    Share of Mauritius's imports94 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,438 a tonne, 6,039 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  7. 7

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Mauritius's imports91 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,248 a tonne, 2,479 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  8. 8

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Mauritius's imports46 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,575 a tonne, 713 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  9. 9

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Mauritius's imports71 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,120 a tonne, 552 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  10. 10

    Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary formsHS 390799

    Share of Mauritius's imports77 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 191 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,194 a tonne, 11,266 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  11. 11

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Mauritius's imports87 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changeup 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,989 a tonne, 1,052 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  12. 12

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Mauritius's imports57 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,486 a tonne, 3,610 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  13. 13

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Mauritius's imports12 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,691 a tonne, 1,102 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  14. 14

    Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900

    Share of Mauritius's imports55 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,625 a tonne, 2,333 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  15. 15

    Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 441239

    Share of Mauritius's imports97 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 10min 2024
  16. 16

    Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 730661

    Share of Mauritius's imports98 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  17. 17

    Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714

    Share of Mauritius's imports48 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 482,588 a tonne, 16 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  18. 18

    Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320

    Share of Mauritius's imports50 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,453 a tonne, 3,009 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  19. 19

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Mauritius's imports44 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changeup 208 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,008 a tonne, 655 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  20. 20

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Mauritius's imports46 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,885 a tonne, 1,159 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  21. 21

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Mauritius's imports5 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 100 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,193 a tonne, 468 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  22. 22

    Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212

    Share of Mauritius's imports94 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  23. 23

    Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 940511

    Share of Mauritius's imports76 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,416 a tonne, 993 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  24. 24

    Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosuresHS 851829

    Share of Mauritius's imports76 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 196 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,185 a tonne, 464 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  25. 25

    Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or otherHS 841821

    Share of Mauritius's imports62 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 125 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,585 a tonne, 1,086 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  26. 26

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Mauritius's imports83 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,849 a tonne, 1,225 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  27. 27

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless...HS 851769

    Share of Mauritius's imports65 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 213,328 a tonne, 27 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  28. 28

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Mauritius's imports56 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,390 a tonne, 4,093 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  29. 29

    Plywood: n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 441299

    Share of Mauritius's imports95 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 6min 2024
  30. 30

    Seats: with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940179

    Share of Mauritius's imports67 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,144 a tonne, 1,305 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  31. 31

    Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articlesHS 392490

    Share of Mauritius's imports54 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,463 a tonne, 803 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  32. 32

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761

    Share of Mauritius's imports68 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 550 a tonne, 9,310 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  33. 33

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Mauritius's imports44 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,685 a tonne, 1,387 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  34. 34

    Athletics and gymnastics equipmentHS 950691

    Share of Mauritius's imports76 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,993 a tonne, 1,695 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  35. 35

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Mauritius's imports50 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,492 a tonne, 325 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  36. 36

    Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64HS 640590

    Share of Mauritius's imports61 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,492 a tonne, 644 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  37. 37

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399

    Share of Mauritius's imports41 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,538 a tonne, 558 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  38. 38

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Mauritius's imports6 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,029 a tonne, 585 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  39. 39

    Electric generators: (excluding generating sets), photovoltaic AC generators (alternators)HS 850180

    Share of Mauritius's imports56 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,267 a tonne, 1,420 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  40. 40

    Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bambooHS 482369

    Share of Mauritius's imports81 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 203 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,455 a tonne, 817 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  41. 41

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Mauritius's imports76 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 25,652 a tonne, 170 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  42. 42

    Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679

    Share of Mauritius's imports77 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,788 a tonne, 532 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  43. 43

    Lifts and skip hoistsHS 842810

    Share of Mauritius's imports74 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,180 a tonne, 662 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  44. 44

    Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paperHS 420299

    Share of Mauritius's imports71 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,312 a tonne, 615 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  45. 45

    Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925HS 392590

    Share of Mauritius's imports66 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 4min 2024
  46. 46

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a...HS 852873

    Share of Mauritius's imports95 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 176 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 4min 2024
  47. 47

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Mauritius's imports49 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,701 a tonne, 1,317 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  48. 48

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120

    Share of Mauritius's imports39 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,408 a tonne, 376 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  49. 49

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Mauritius's imports64 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 151 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,929 a tonne, 1,175 tonnes
    USD 3min 2024
  50. 50

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not...HS 620469

    Share of Mauritius's imports57 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,751 a tonne, 596 tonnes
    USD 3min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Aluminium: alloys, hollow profilesHS 760421USD 27m in 2024, up 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322USD 12m in 2024, up 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 12 per cent of the line.
  3. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 36m in 2024, up 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). China supplies 78 per cent of the line.
  4. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300USD 13m in 2024, up 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 87 per cent of the line.
  5. Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900USD 11m in 2024, up 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 55 per cent of the line.
  6. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510USD 18m in 2024, up 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 91 per cent of the line.
  7. Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320USD 7m in 2024, up 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
  8. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180USD 7m in 2024, up 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  9. Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872USD 15m in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  10. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 730661USD 9m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  11. Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212USD 7m in 2024, up 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  12. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 36m in 2024, up 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022). China supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  13. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110USD 13m in 2024, level with 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 57 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Mauritius imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 85176278 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 36m; 55 source countries in all.
  2. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713087 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 35m; 38 source countries in all.
  3. Aluminium: alloys, hollow profilesHS 76042198 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 27m; 19 source countries in all.
  4. Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollowHS 76042994 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 21m; 33 source countries in all.
  5. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151091 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 18m; 18 source countries in all.
  6. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029971 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 15m; 49 source countries in all.
  7. Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary formsHS 39079977 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 13m; 19 source countries in all.
  8. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030087 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 13m; 53 source countries in all.
  9. Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 44123997 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 10m; 7 source countries in all.
  10. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 73066198 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 9m; 10 source countries in all.
  11. Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 42021294 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 7m; 42 source countries in all.
  12. Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 94051176 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 6m; 43 source countries in all.
  13. Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosuresHS 85182976 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 6m; 35 source countries in all.
  14. Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or otherHS 84182162 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 6m; 23 source countries in all.
  15. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 40112083 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 6m; 19 source countries in all.
  16. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless...HS 85176965 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 6m; 46 source countries in all.
  17. Plywood: n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 44129995 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 6m; 14 source countries in all.
  18. Seats: with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 94017967 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 5m; 45 source countries in all.
  19. Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 39076168 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 5m; 5 source countries in all.
  20. Athletics and gymnastics equipmentHS 95069176 per cent of Mauritius's imports of the line, USD 5m; 39 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Mauritius at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340China: USD 7m at USD 14,193 a tonne. Japan: USD 94m (71 per cent of the line) at USD 10,578 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,651 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Mauritius buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Mauritius with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Mauritius imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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