Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015, KUALA LUMPUR: Recognising opportunities for Malaysian companies in the African region, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) led a Specialised Marketing Mission (SMM) to Port Louis, Mauritius with participation of 50 business representatives from 34 Malaysian companies.

The mission which was held from 19 - 22 May 2015 generated RM 71.47 million worth of potential export sales through 576 business meetings with 215 Mauritian buyers. Products and services that were sourced during the mission included building and construction materials, disposable medical devices (syringes and gloves), renewable/green technologies, food and beverages (snacks and confectioneries, cocoa products, pre-mixed beverages, seasoning and sauces) as well as electronic devices for remote monitoring and control for home and business.

According to MATRADE Johannesburg which also covers Mauritius, “The mission was a follow up to the trade mission in March 2014 led by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade & Industry”. The office added that Malaysian brands across a variety of sectors are well known in Mauritius and have built a reputation for quality products and value for money.

Based on feedback, Malaysia could offer more products and services which are still not available in the Mauritian market. Despite a relatively small population of 1.2 million, Mauritius’ tourism sector has generated demand for related products and services for the hospitality industry as well as for the local population.

Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Mauritius in 2014 amounted to RM 360.75 million. Exports to Mauritius stood at RM 352.98 million while imports were RM 7.77 million. The main products exported to Mauritius were processed food, non-metallic mineral products, chemicals & chemical products and wood products.

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