Malaysia (MYS) and Mauritius (MUS) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Malaysia-Mauritius Trade: In 2023, Malaysia exported $109M to Mauritius. The main products that Malaysia exported to Mauritius were Baked Goods ($9.23M), Refined Petroleum ($9.08M), and Other Prepared Meat ($6.18M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Mauritius have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.34%, from $116M in 2018 to $109M in 2023.

In 2023, Malaysia did not export any services to Mauritius.

Mauritius-Malaysia Trade: In 2023, Mauritius exported $4.01M to Malaysia. The main products that Mauritius exported to Malaysia were Other Inedible Animal Products ($1.92M), Broadcasting Equipment ($493k), and Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($308k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Mauritius to Malaysia have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.89%, from $4.42M in 2018 to $4.01M in 2023.

In 2023, Mauritius did not export any services to Malaysia.

Comparison In 2023, Malaysia ranked 27 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.04), and 19 in total exports ($383B). That same year, Mauritius ranked 140 in total exports ($2.74B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, Malaysia exported MYR27.9M and imported MYR780k from Mauritius, resulting in a positive trade balance of MYR27.2M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Malaysia have decreased by MYR-23.3M (-45.5%) from MYR51.3M to MYR27.9M, while imports increased by MYR611k (360%) from MYR170k to MYR780k.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Malaysia to Mauritius were Other Prepared Meat (MYR3.08M), Commodities not elsewhere specified (MYR1.42M), Baked Goods (MYR1.41M), Soap (MYR1.29M), and Sawn Wood (MYR884k). In November 2024 the top imports of Malaysia from Mauritius were Sports Equipment (MYR222k), Aluminium Powder (MYR116k), Non-Knit Women's Suits (MYR81.3k), Cotton Waste (MYR75k), and Non-Knit Men's Suits (MYR15.6k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year exports to Mauritius was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Palm Oil (MYR-1.06M or -54.5%), Shaped Wood (MYR-671k or -60.9%), and Other Furniture (MYR-610k or -87%). In November 2024, the increase in Malaysia's year-by-year imports from Mauritius was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in Non-Knit Women's Suits (MYR56.3k or 225%).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Malaysia exported $109M to Mauritius. The main products exported from Malaysia to Mauritius were Baked Goods ($9.23M), Refined Petroleum ($9.08M), and Other Prepared Meat ($6.18M). During the last 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Mauritius have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.34%, from $116M in 2018 to $109M in 2023.

In 2018, Mauritius exported $4.01M to Malaysia. The main products exported from Mauritius to Malaysia were Other Inedible Animal Products ($1.92M), Broadcasting Equipment ($493k), and Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($308k). During the last 5 years the exports of Mauritius to Malaysia have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.89%, from $4.42M in 2023 to $4.01M in 2018.

Exports from Malaysia () to Mauritius () (2023)

Exports from Mauritius () to Malaysia () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Malaysia
Top DestinationChina$79.8B

Mauritius
Top DestinationUnited States$299M

This map shows whether countries import more from Malaysia or Mauritius. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Malaysia and Mauritius or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Malaysia than Mauritius included China ($79.8B), Singapore ($47.3B), and United States ($44.9B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Mauritius than Malaysia included Zimbabwe ($267M), Zambia ($191M), and Madagascar ($190M).

Difference in imports from Mauritius () and Malaysia () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Mauritius

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This chart compares trade between Malaysia and Mauritius by product, considering products traded by both, Malaysia and Mauritius.

During 2023, Malaysia had a large net trade with Mauritius in the exports of Foodstuffs ($28.8M), Wood Products ($10.4M), and Mineral Products ($9.6M).

During 2018, Mauritius had a large net trade with Malaysia in the exports of Animal Products ($2.23M), Machines ($604k), and Metals ($410k).

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Malaysia and Mauritius. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Malaysia indicates it has a comparative advantage over Mauritius. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Mauritius indicates it has a comparative advantage over Malaysia.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Malaysia () to Mauritius () (2023)

Exports from Mauritius () to Malaysia () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Mauritius () and Malaysia () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Mauritius

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Malaysia () and Mauritius () (2023)

About

Latest Trends

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Latest Trade

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Malaysia () to Mauritius () (2023)

Exports from Mauritius () to Malaysia () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Mauritius () and Malaysia () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Mauritius

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Malaysia () and Mauritius () (2023)

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