China-Mauritius Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.03B total volume •China surplus: $961.78M

ChinaMauritius

$995.28M

Exports (2023)

MauritiusChina

$33.51M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$961.78M

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$1.03B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China and Mauritius. Green line shows exports from China, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the China-Mauritius commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ChinaMauritius Exports

$995.28M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
3.4% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$33.40M
3.4% of exports
2Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$29.37M
3.0% of exports
3Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$24.30M
2.4% of exports
4Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow
$16.17M
1.6% of exports
5Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
$12.41M
1.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Mauritius demonstrates strategic specialization, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MauritiusChina Imports

$33.51M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
25.4% concentration
1Fish: frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$8.50M
25.4% of imports
2Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$3.55M
10.6% of imports
3Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$2.94M
8.8% of imports
4Copper: waste and scrap
$2.85M
8.5% of imports
5Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1
$2.65M
7.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Mauritius reveals significant dependencyin fish: frozen, toothfish (dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Mauritius, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.03B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Mauritius Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.03 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $961.78 million
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Mauritius include fish: frozen, toothfish (dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $1.03B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with China leveraging its comparative advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

China's specialization in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Mauritius's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish: frozen, toothfish (dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.03B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.03B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $1.03 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and fish: frozen, toothfish (dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $961.78 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish: frozen, toothfish (dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between China and Mauritius represents a total trade volume of $1.03 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $961.78 million.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Mauritius total $995.28 million, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $33.40M or3.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Mauritius amount to $33.51 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fish: frozen, toothfish (dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, with Fish: frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 comprising25.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates China's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023