Mauritius Cars sales in the 2017 declined 6% from the record level hit in the previous year. Koreans Kia and Hyundai boomed volume landing in the top two positions taking market control ahead of former leaders, Toyota and Nissan.
Mauritius economy benefits from political stability and sound macroeconomic management, with increased foreign direct investment (FDI) sustaining growth. Mauritius also benefits from its strategic positioning as a gateway for investments from Europe and Asia into Africa. The government’s long-term strategic vision has been set out in the country’s long-term policy document.
Mauritius vehicles market is in a positive track since years with the all time record hit in the 2016, first time over the 9.000 units. According to data release by the local Authority for Transportation, in the 2017, following a still positive first half, the market changed mood and fell down, losing 6.7%
| Sales 2012 | Sales 2013 | Sales 2014 | Sales 2015 | Sales 2016 | Sales 2017 | Sales 2018 e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car+LCV | 8.851 | 8.243 | 9.102 | 8.436 | 9.183 | 8.411 | 8.579 |
| 2012 Var | 2013 Var | 2014 Var | 2015 Var | 2016 Var | 2017 Var | 2018 var e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car+LCV | 17,6% | -6,9% | 9,5% | -7,6% | 8,0% | -6,7% | 2,0% |
At brand-wise, the market leader was Kia with 1.231 sales (+68.2%), gaining 3 spots from the previous year. In second place Hyundai with 1.043 (+23.3%), up one spot, and in third Toyota with 961 (-31.2%). The former leader, Nissan, fell in 4th place with 935 sales (-42.2%).
| Rank 2017 | Ran Dec | Brand | Sales 2017 | Sales Dec | Variation 2017 | Variation Dec | Share 2017 | Share Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Kia | 1.231 | 110 | 68,2% | 52,8% | 14,6% | 16,3% |
| 2 | 1 | Hyundai | 1.043 | 110 | 23,3% | 10,0% | 12,4% | 16,3% |
| 3 | 6 | Toyota | 961 | 40 | -31,2% | -80,5% | 11,4% | 5,9% |
| 4 | 4 | Nissan | 935 | 48 | -42,2% | -77,3% | 11,1% | 7,1% |
| 5 | 3 | BMW | 655 | 60 | 5,2% | 7,8% | 8,9% | |
| 6 | 2 | Suzuki | 628 | 70 | 57,8% | 133,3% | 7,5% | 10,4% |
| 7 | 8 | Renault | 533 | 30 | 2,3% | -26,8% | 6,3% | 4,4% |
| 8 | 7 | Mercedes | 409 | 37 | 18,9% | -17,8% | 4,9% | 5,5% |
| 9 | 8 | Honda | 380 | 30 | 61,7% | 114,3% | 4,5% | 4,4% |
| 10 | 5 | Audi | 270 | 47 | 12,5% | 193,8% | 3,2% | 7,0% |
| 11 | Mitsubishi | 185 | -59,5% | -100,0% | 2,2% | 0,0% | ||
| 12 | 9 | Perodua | 166 | 17 | 43,1% | -26,1% | 2,0% | 2,5% |
| 13 | 13 | Mazda | 141 | 3 | -42,2% | -89,7% | 1,7% | 0,4% |
| 14 | 11 | Peugeot | 132 | 10 | 45,1% | 17,6% | 1,6% | 1,5% |
| 15 | 10 | Volkswagen | 102 | 12 | 70,0% | 71,4% | 1,2% | 1,8% |
| 16 | 15 | Ford | 92 | 2 | -59,3% | -92,9% | 1,1% | 0,3% |
| 17 | 13 | Jaguar | 77 | 3 | 32,8% | 0,0% | 0,9% | 0,4% |
| 18 | Isuzu | 74 | -59,3% | -100,0% | 0,9% | 0,0% | ||
| 19 | 9 | Land Rover | 70 | 17 | 41,9% | 537,5% | 0,8% | 2,5% |
| 20 | 15 | Citroen | 51 | 2 | -38,6% | -66,7% | 0,6% | 0,3% |
| 21 | 12 | Porsche | 48 | 6 | 26,3% | 20,0% | 0,6% | 0,9% |
| 22 | 12 | Chrysler | 36 | 6 | 28,6% | 20,0% | 0,4% | 0,9% |
| 23 | 13 | Mini | 28 | 3 | ||||
| 24 | 16 | Fiat | 21 | 1 | ||||
| 24 | 13 | MG | 21 | 3 | ||||
| 25 | 16 | Proton | 17 | 1 | ||||
| 26 | 14 | Ashok Leyland | 13 | 2 | ||||
| 27 | Jeep | 13 | ||||||
| 28 | 15 | Infiniti | 11 | 2 | ||||
| 28 | JMC | 11 | ||||||
| 29 | UD Trucks | 9 | ||||||
| 29 | 15 | Subaru | 9 | 2 | ||||
| 29 | Yutong | 9 | ||||||
| 30 | Iveco | 8 | ||||||
| 31 | 16 | Alfa Romeo | 7 | 1 | ||||
| 32 | Lexus | 5 | ||||||
| 33 | Jinbei | 3 | ||||||
| 34 | JAC | 2 | ||||||
| 34 | Hino | 2 | ||||||
| 34 | Kingstar | 2 | ||||||
| 35 | Chery | 1 |
