Key Trends in Export from Rodrigues to Mauritius

1. Livestock Exports (Cattle, Goats, Sheep, etc.)

Cattle exports dropped significantly from 1,412 units in 2015 to 311 in 2018, before surging back to 1,599 in 2019, showing fluctuations.
Goat and sheep exports also declined steadily from 2015 to 2018, with minor rebounds in later years.
Pigs were exported in very small quantities or not at all in most years.
Fowls (baskets) consistently decreased from 98 (2015) to as low as 39 (2018), indicating a shrinking poultry trade.

2. Marine Products

Dry and frozen octopus remained significant exports. Dry octopus peaked in 2018 (6,360 kg), while frozen octopus reached a high of 233 tonnes in 2018, confirming strong demand.
Salted fish volumes were variable but generally remained above 1,000 kg annually.

3. Fruits & Vegetables

Lemon exports saw a peak in 2018 (276 tonnes), followed by a sharp fall.
Pumpkin and chillies exports rose sharply between 2017 and 2018, indicating a period of enhanced agro-processing or surplus.
Banana exports fluctuated with a noticeable high of over 10,000 kg in 2018.

4. Agro-Processed Goods & Others

Honey exports peaked in 2016 (3,560 kg) and remained relatively strong in subsequent years.
Spices, peanuts, beans-dried and handicrafts showed minor contributions but suggest growing diversification in Rodrigues’ export base.
Frozen fish exports were particularly strong in 2015 (15,834 kg) and remained consistent across the years.

Overall Observations

The peak year for export volumes appears to be around 2018–2019, where many categories reached their highest levels.
There’s a declining trend post-2019 in several commodities, which could be linked to disruptions from climate events, logistics, or market demand.
The export portfolio is diversified but low-volume, reflecting small-scale but strategic agricultural and fisheries trade.