MAURITIUS
COUNTRY CAPTURE PROFILE
Mauritius' textile industry is rightly considered as the catalyst of the Mauritian industrial revolution. For the past 4 decades, the textile industry has spearheaded the structural transformation of the Mauritian economy to such an extent, that this sector has acted as an engine for economic growth, attracting FDI from various countries, creating new employment opportunities, and strengthening the manufacturing base of the economy. Evolving from a producer of basic product, the country today operates as a vertically integrated supplier of high value added, design-driven garments. Mauritian companies provide flexible solutions adapted to the needs of buyers from the world over (volumes, CMT and final product etc.). Some of the leading entrepreneurial manufacturers have accumulated enough expertise to invest in additional production units in neighboring countries. The regional transfer of Mauritian expertise has turned Mauritius into the leading sector hub in South-Eastern Africa.
Main markets: Traditionally, the main export markets have been Europe and the US, but during the past few years, exports to the South African market have been constantly increasing. In 2015, domestic exports to Europe accounted for 40 %, USA: 24% and South Africa: 21%.
Duties: EU Partnership Agreement (no import duties). USA AGOA status (no import duties).
Main products: T-Shirts / Polo Shirts Shirts / Formal suits / Trousers & denim / Pullovers & Cardigans / Beachwear & Underwear / Childrenswear etc.
Apparel manufacturing companies: 225 (in Mauritius i.e. without operations in e.g. Madagascar / South Africa).
PALMAR LTEE
Contact Person: Yannick Capiron
Telephone: +230 401 7000
Email: y.capiron@palmar.intnet.mu
Type:
CMT &
Final Product
Products: Jeans, Chinos, Shorts, Dresses, Skirts for kids, Women & Men
Minimum order: No minimum order
FIREMOUNT TEXTILES LTD / FM DENIM LTD
Contact Person: Sangeeta Gobin
Telephone: +230
2075836Email: sangeeta@firemount.mu
Website: www.firemount.mu
Type:
Final Product
Products: Denim fabrics & Denim and Twill Jeans pants / Jackets / shirts / Shorts / Dresses
Minimum order: 6000-7000 yd fabric OR 2500-3000 pcs of Jeans per order
Certifications: WRAP
CAM DENIM LTD
Contact Person: Mr. Ranil Gunasekara
Telephone: +230
4130034Email: camdenimltd@gmail.com
Type:
Final Product
Products: Denim jeans for men, women, children and toddlers
Minimum order: 500 per style
WORLD KNITS LTD
Contact Person: Roland Espitalier Noel
Telephone: +230
4038552Email: wkl@wknits.com
Type:
Final Product
Products:
Menswear, Ladieswear , Kidswear and SleepwearMinimum order: To be confirmed
Certifications: BSCI, WRAP
OCEANTEX LTD
Contact Person: Mrs. Roshnee Bhurtun
Telephone: +230 57642753
Email: roshnee.b@oceantex.mu
Type:
Final Product
Products:
Baby / kids ready made garments and accessoriesMinimum order:
500 pcs. per style
TARA KNITWEAR LTD
Contact Person: Mrs. Fabiola Law
Telephone: +230
2123715 / 52553621Email: fabiolalaw@taragroup.intnet.mu
Type:
Final Product
Products: T-shirt, polo shirt, sweat shirt, hoody, short, pant, skirt, dress, babygrow, baby/kidswear accessories (beanie, bootie, blanket, sleeping bag, headband), sleepwear, loungewear
Minimum order: Basic styles: 4000 units. Fancy styles: 1000-2000 units
Certifications: BSCI
FINE TEXTILE LTD
Contact Person: Mamade Nohur
Telephone: +230 2661092 / 57321079
Email: finetextileltd@gmail.com
Type:
Final Product
Products: Polo shirts / T-shirts / Sweat shirts
Minimum order: 600 pcs. per colour
VR CREATIONS LTD
Contact Person: Bhoonye Jugdish
Telephone: +230 6779189 / 59118393
Email: jbhoonye@vrcreationsltd.com
Type:
Final Product
Products: Knitted pullovers & cardigans
Minimum order: 500 units per colour / order
LE TRICOT INTERNATIONALE LTEE
Contact Person: ARIF CURRIMJEE
Telephone: +230 282 1700/ 57288488
Email: ARIF.C@TRICOT.MU
Type:
Final Product
Products: High fashioned knitwear
Minimum order: 300-500 units per style
Certifications: BSCI
BEACHWEAR EXPORTS
Contact Person: Mr. G.M Toolsee
Telephone: +230 4545600
Email: girdhar@beachwear.intnet.mu / beachwear@intnet.mu
Type:
Final Product
Products: Swimwear and related products
Minimum order: 300-500 units per style
Certification: BSCI