Ores and metals exports in Mauritius
Mauritius: Ores and metals exports was 2.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Mauritius, 1970–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Mauritius is 2.3%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 15.9% on the previous year and up 281.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Mauritius peaked at 3.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1976.
That places Mauritius 110th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 2.1% | 3.7% | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Mauritius
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Fuel imports 21.6% (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.0% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 0.0% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 1.5% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 2,465 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 9.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Mauritius?
- Ores and metals exports in Mauritius was 2.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7% in 2022.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1976.
- How does Mauritius rank for ores and metals exports?
- Mauritius ranks 110th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 281.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.