Mauritius Industrial Output Jumps 10.9% in Q2 2026
Statistics Mauritius data shows industrial production rose 10.9% quarter-on-quarter and 1.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, led by mining and manufacturing.
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Mauritius recorded a significant rebound in industrial output in the second quarter of 2026, with production rising 10.9% compared to the first quarter of the year, according to figures released by Statistics Mauritius β the government agency responsible for compiling official national statistics.
The data comes from the Quarterly Index of Industrial Production (QIIP), a key economic indicator that tracks output across manufacturing, mining, utilities, and waste management sectors on the island.
**Year-on-year growth modest but steady**
Compared to the same period in 2025, industrial production grew by a more modest 1.8%. While smaller in scale, this year-on-year figure reflects continued expansion across most sectors of the economy.
The strongest annual growth came from water supply, sewerage, and waste management, which rose 3.9% compared to Q2 2025. Manufacturing followed with a 1.9% increase, while electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning production grew by 1.3%. The mining and quarrying sector posted the smallest year-on-year gain, at 0.8%.
**Quarter-on-quarter: Mining leads the surge**
The standout performer when comparing Q2 against Q1 2026 was mining and quarrying, which surged by 27.1% β a sharp quarterly jump that drove much of the overall index increase. Manufacturing also performed strongly, climbing 12.9% over the same period.
However, not all sectors moved in the same direction. Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning output fell by 6.7% quarter-on-quarter, a decline that may partly reflect seasonal patterns in energy demand.
**Full-year picture shows 2.5% average growth**
Looking at the 12-month period ending in Q2 2026, the average industrial production index grew by 2.5%. Statistics Mauritius attributed this growth primarily to manufacturing, water supply, and electricity production β three sectors that form the backbone of Mauritius's industrial base.
**What this means**
For investors and businesses, the Q2 figures point to a manufacturing sector that is holding its own and growing, despite global economic pressures. The strong quarterly rebound in mining and quarrying is notable, though that sector remains a relatively small part of Mauritius's overall economy.
The dip in energy output quarter-on-quarter is worth watching, given Mauritius's ongoing discussions around energy transition and the cost of electricity for households and businesses.
For ordinary Mauritians, steady industrial growth generally supports employment and economic stability β though the direct impact depends heavily on whether this translates into job creation and wage growth in the months ahead.
Source: ION News
What is the QIIP and who publishes it in Mauritius?β
The QIIP β Quarterly Index of Industrial Production β is an official economic indicator published by Statistics Mauritius, the government body responsible for national statistics. It tracks output across four main sectors: manufacturing, mining and quarrying, electricity and utilities, and water supply and waste management.
Which sector grew the most in Mauritius's Q2 2026 industrial report?β
On a quarterly basis, mining and quarrying posted the largest gain, surging 27.1% compared to Q1 2026. On a year-on-year basis, water supply, sewerage, and waste management recorded the strongest growth at 3.9% compared to Q2 2025.
Did all industrial sectors in Mauritius grow in Q2 2026?β
No. While most sectors expanded, electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning output declined by 6.7% compared to Q1 2026, even as it recorded modest year-on-year growth of 1.3% compared to Q2 2025.
