Imports of essential building materials in Mauritius have rebounded in the first half of 2026, driven by renewed demand across the construction sector following a dip in 2025.
According to the latest figures from Statistics Mauritius, both total volumes and monetary values for cement, iron, and steel increased over the six-month period.
H1 2026 vs H1 2025 Volume:
Rose to
580,000 tonnes
, up from 530,000 tonnes.
H1 2026 vs H1 2025 Value:
Increased to
Rs 1.16 billion
, up from Rs 1.06 billion.
Current Retail Price:
A 25 kg bag of cement currently costs around
Rs 185
, depending on the region and store.
Annual Trend (2022–2025):
2025:
1,054,000 tonnes (Rs 2.11 billion)
2024:
1,313,000 tonnes (Rs 2.62 billion)
2023:
Rs 2.33 billion
2022:
Rs 2.64 billion
H1 2026 vs H1 2025 Volume:
Reached
68,000 tonnes
, up from 61,000 tonnes.
H1 2026 vs H1 2025 Value:
Grew to
Rs 2.58 billion
, up from Rs 2.47 billion.
Current Retail Price:
6 mm iron bar: ~
Rs 70
8 mm iron bar: ~
Rs 150
(Prices vary by location and outlet)
Annual Trend (2022–2025):
2025:
133,000 tonnes (Rs 5.15 billion)
2024:
140,000 tonnes (Rs 5.70 billion)
2023:
Rs 4.91 billion
2022:
Rs 6.85 billion
Source: Defi Media
