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).

COMPANY PROFILES

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 2075836

Email: 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 4130034

Email: 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 4038552

Email: wkl@wknits.com

Type: Final Product

Products: Menswear, Ladieswear , Kidswear and Sleepwear

Minimum 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 accessories

Minimum order: 500 pcs. per style

TARA KNITWEAR LTD

Contact Person: Mrs. Fabiola Law

Telephone: +230 2123715 / 52553621

Email: 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