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India Mauritius

India exported USD 774.0 mn to Mauritius in 2024, led by HS 27, and imported USD 55.3 mn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementIndia-Mauritius CECPA
  • CurrencyMUR ₨
  • Time−1h30 vs IST
  • CapitalPort Louis
  • AccessCoastal
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Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 774.0 mn
Imports into India
USD 55.3 mn
Trade partner rank
#89

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Port Louis whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
Sub-Saharan AfricaEastern Africa
Income group
Upper middle incomeWorld Bank
Currency
MURMauritian rupee
Languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Capital
Port Louis
Time
−1h30 vs ISTUTC+04:00
Access
Coastal
Trade partner rank
#890.073% of India's trade

Trade agreements: Preferential access under: India-Mauritius CECPA. Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to Mauritius

USD 774.0 mnIndia's exports to Mauritius, 2024 (FOB)
0.18%of India's exports to the world
USD 829.3 mntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to Mauritius, 2024
  1. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 298.8 mn39%
  2. HS 87 Vehicles USD 64.9 mn8%
  3. HS 30 Pharmaceutical products USD 54.4 mn7%
  4. HS 52 Cotton USD 43.2 mn6%
  5. HS 10 Cereals USD 41.1 mn5%

Gateways in Mauritius

Seaports: Not yet sourced for this page. Our desk confirms the right port when it quotes.

Airports: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

OurAirports: large (else medium) airports with scheduled service and an IATA code. Direct service from India NOT verified.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from Mauritius to India

USD 55.3 mnIndia's imports from Mauritius, 2024 (CIF)
7%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from Mauritius, 2024
  1. HS 72 Iron and steel USD 18.5 mn33%
  2. HS 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical… USD 12.0 mn22%
  3. HS 76 Aluminium and articles thereof USD 6.9 mn13%
  4. HS 44 Wood and articles of wood USD 4.1 mn7%
  5. HS 74 Copper and articles thereof USD 3.8 mn7%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. To pay the lower rate under India-Mauritius CECPA, the importer must hold origin proof and answer CAROTAR 2020 origin checks. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

International leg. The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

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Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Mauritius. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Mauritius in 2024 was HS 27. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Preferential CoO available under: India-Mauritius CECPA Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and Mauritius

Does India have a free trade agreement with Mauritius?
Yes. Goods can qualify for preferential duty under India-Mauritius CECPA, provided they meet the rules of origin and carry a preferential certificate of origin. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026.
What does India export to Mauritius?
India exported USD 774.0 mn of goods to Mauritius in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 298.8 mn), HS 87 vehicles (USD 64.9 mn), HS 30 pharmaceutical products (USD 54.4 mn). That is 0.18% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from Mauritius?
India imported USD 55.3 mn from Mauritius in 2024, mainly HS 72 iron and steel (USD 18.5 mn), HS 90 optical, photographic, cinematographic,… (USD 12.0 mn), HS 76 aluminium and articles thereof (USD 6.9 mn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-Mauritius trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and Mauritius was USD 829.3 mn in 2024, 0.073% of India's total, which ranks Mauritius number 89 among India's trading partners. India exports more than it imports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to Mauritius take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to Mauritius is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to Mauritius?
A preferential certificate of origin under India-Mauritius CECPA lets the buyer in Mauritius claim the lower duty; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
What is the time difference between India and Mauritius?
Port Louis runs at UTC+04:00 in 2026, which is −1h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Mauritius shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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