Mauritius Manufacturing Costs Rise 1.4 % in Final Quarter of 2025

Manufacturing production costs in Mauritius rose by 1.4% during the final quarter of 2025, driven largely by price hikes in machinery, apparel, and the food and beverage sector.

The Producer Price Index for the manufacturing sector (PPI-M) climbed from 167.2 in September to 169.6 by December, according to the latest Economic and Social Indicators released by Statistics Mauritius.

Key Drivers of Inflation

The quarterly increase was primarily fueled by rising costs for machinery and equipment, clothing, and various manufactured goods.

However, the food and beverage segment—which carries a significant weight of 44.7% in the overall index—remained a central factor.

This sub-sector saw a slight rise of 0.2% between September and December, bolstered by price increases in dairy products and meat processing.

Annual Comparisons

When compared to the same period in 2024, the food and beverage sector showed a more substantial quarterly progression of 6.6%.

This year-on-year pressure was attributed to several kitchen staples, including:

• Bakery and dairy products
• Oils and fats
• Processed fish

The beverages category experienced a particularly sharp spike, surging by 13.9%. This trend was spearheaded by higher prices for soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, including wine.

Industrial Contrasts

While overall costs rose, the inflationary trend was partially offset by price drops in the rubber and plastic industries, as well as the printing sector.

Meanwhile, the chemicals segment saw a marginal increase of 0.1%, despite price growth in soaps, detergents, and toiletries.

Statistics Mauritius noted that while 2025 ended with marked increases in essential consumer goods, the overall pressure on production costs remained moderate due to these contrasting sector performances.

Source: Le Mauricien