Mauritius January-September Trade Deficit Shrinks

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Mauritius' trade deficit stood at MUR 37.62 million in the January to September period, lower than the MUR 48.77 million deficit in the corresponding period of the previous year, the Central Statistical Office reported on Tuesday.

In the first nine months of the year, exports fell 6.1% year-on-year to MUR 45.19 million. The main export market remained the European continent with a share of 66.9%, while on a country-wise basis, the U.K. was the main buyer.

At the same time, imports dipped 14.5% from a year ago to MUR 82.8 million. Imports were mainly from the Asian continent, with India being the main seller.

Mauritius' trade deficit stood at MUR 37.62 million in the January to September period, lower than the MUR 48.77 million deficit in the corresponding period of the previous year, the Central Statistical Office reported on Tuesday. (Market News Provided by RTTNews)