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Working Party on State Trading Enterprises  Original: English  
 
STATE TRADING  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVII:4(A) OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND PARAGRAPH 1 OF THE UNDERSTANDING ON  
THE INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLE XVII  
Mauritius  
The following communication, dated and received on 22  June 2023 , is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of Mauritius.  
 
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1. AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BOARD (AMB)  
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES  
A. Identification of state trading enterprises  
Agricultural Marketing Board (AMB)  
B. Description  of products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
HS CODE  PRODUCTS*  
0703 1000  Dry whole onions  
0703 2000  Fresh whole garlic  
0701 9000  Fresh whole potatoes  
0703 2000  Garlic seeds  
0703 1000  Onion seeds  
0701 1000  Potato seeds  
0303 29 Bycatch fish (frozen fish)  
* Above products are Controlled Products as defined by the Mauritius Agricultural Marketing Act 1963.  
II. REASON AND PURPOSE  
A. Reason or purpose  for establishing or maintaining state trading enterprise  
i. To encourage local production of as much of the country's food requirements as 
is economically feasible;  
ii. to ensure that marketing costs are at a mini mum consistent with satisfying 
consumer demand;  
iii. to limit price fluctuations in line with consumer preference;  
iv. to operate its installations and other resources with maximum efficiency for the 
benefit of producers and consumers;  and G/STR/N/19/MUS  
 
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  v. to regulate standards and quality of products falling under its control.  
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
i. Mauritius Agricultural Marketing Act 1963  
ii. The AMB was set up to:  
(a) provide or ensure the provision of efficient marketing facilities;  
(b) maintain the register of all producers, buying agents, millers and dealers;  
(c) acquire and disseminate market intelligence;  
(d) operate or  provide for the operation of storage, handling, transport and 
processing facilities for controlled products;  
(e) buy, sell, import, export or otherwise deal in Controlled Products;  
(f) take measure as it considers necessary to stabilize, augment or reduce the 
production or prices of controlled products;  and 
(g) regulate the standards and quality of Controlled Products.  
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE  
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the state trading enterprise  
(a) Inducing primary producers to invest for optimal yields through fixed floor 
prices reckoning a fair return above inputs recommended by research;  
(b) eliminating market  losses and providing modern storage and marketing 
facilities not requiring the intervention of middlemen;  and 
(c) implementing a pricing policy based on  the best advantage of both 
producers and consumers.  
B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or  privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
(a) AMB controls the import of onions, garlic, potatoes, onion seeds, garlic 
seeds, potato seeds and by -catch fish and market onions, garlic, potatoes, 
onion seeds, garlic seeds and potato seeds.  
(b) the right to surrender any of the Controlled Products should the Board deem 
fit - Section  17 of its act. It can also authorize sales in such quantity area, 
or during such period and conditions as may be specified by regulations 
made by the Minister on the advi ce of the Board.  
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and conditions for participation  
Any company, partnership or trader may import such commodities as permitted from time to tim e 
by AMB , e.g. table potatoes, onions, onion seeds, garlic seeds and potato seeds. The import permits 
need to be endorsed by the AMB.  
A. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  G/STR/N/19/MUS  
 
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  Imports/exports are supplements to local produ ction whenever estimated yearly production 
forecasts are below/above consumption levels.  
B. How export prices are determined  
Export prices are selling prices of local products, plus administrative clearance fees and related 
custom charges.  
C. How the resal e prices of imported products are determined  
As AMB is run on sound commercial principles, imports are resold at cost c.i.f. Port Louis plus a 
percentage of expenses calculated to cover administrative, financial and storage costs.  
Contracts are negotiated as and when required with foreign companies for the supply of products. 
AMB implements contractual agreements for potato, onion and garlic seed programmes for and on 
behalf the Government.  
D. Whether long -term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise. Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
Controlled products are usually bought by AMB through a guaranteed producer price based on cost 
of production plus a margin of profit.  The goods are stored and sold to dealers at a margin for resale 
at retail level at prices fixed or recommended by AMB or government. Growers are encouraged to 
sell their own produce directly to the market. Imports are made by AMB except where permits have  
been issued to private importers. The retail selling prices are not controlled.  
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION (SEE ATTACHED TABLES I  - IV)  
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STATE TRADING: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BOARD  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS 20 21 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
imported  Quantity imported by 
state trading enterprise  Average  import 
price  
(include  charges)  Average 
representative 
domestic sales price  Mark up  National production  
(projected figures)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 Tonnes  Tonnes  MUR/Tonne  MUR/Tonne  % Tonnes  
0701 9000 Fresh whole potatoes  11,679.7  11,679.7  29,218.52  23,000 -32,000  (21.3) -9.5 12,910  
0701 1000 Potato seeds  1,666 753.27  46,484.54  43,000 (7.5) N/A 
0703 2000 Fresh whole garlic  2,044  1,796  70,880.59  110,000 -130,000  55.2-83.4 31 
0910 309 Turmeric powder  N/A 10 67,285.35  120,000  78.3 N/A 
0703 1000 Dry whole onions  13,435.72  13,435.72  32,032.24  26,000 -32,000  (18.8) - (0.1) 5,590  
0908 301 Cardamoms  N/A 1 892,035.75  1,050,000 -1,200,000  17.7-34.5 N/A 
0701 331 Bean seeds  2000 2 238,141.59  200,000 -250,000  (16)-5 N/A 
0703 1000 Onion seeds  N/A Nil N/A 4,500 -6,000 MUR/kg N/A N/A  
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AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BOARD  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES -2021 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s)  Domestic purchases by 
state  trading enterprise  National production  Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise  National consumption***  
1 2 3 4 5 
 Tonnes  Tonnes  Tonnes  Tonnes  
0701 9000 Fresh whole potatoes  2,653.6  12,910  13,878.3 * 25,000  
0701 1000 Potato seeds  716 N/A 1,007 * N/A 
0703 2000 Fresh whole garlic  0 31 1,896.8 ** 2,184  
0910 309 Turmeric powder  - N/A 6.6** 100 
0703 1000 Dry whole onions  456.8  5,590  12,377.9 * 16,500  
0908 301 Cardamoms  - N/A 1.3** 15 
0701 331 Bean seeds  - N/A 0.83** N/A 
0703 1000 Onion seeds  308 kg N/A 495 kg (AMB only)  N/A 
* Domestic sales include local produce only.  
** Only imported produce.  
*** Estimates based on sales at AMB and privates.  
   
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AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BOARD  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS 20 22 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
imported  Quantity imported by 
state trading enterprise  Average  import 
price  
(include  charges)  Average 
representative 
domestic sales price  Mark up  National production  
(projected figures)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 Tonnes  Tonnes  MUR/Tonne  MUR/Tonne  % Tonnes  
0701 9000 Fresh whole potatoes  11,600.23  11,600.23  37,962.31  32,000 -40,000 (15.7) -5.37 14,495  
0701 1000 Potato seeds  1,286.5  718.13  53,264.35  52,000 (19.3)  N/A 
0703 2000 Fresh whole garlic  1,991.5  1,991.5  91,500.22  130,000 -140,000 42-53 49 
0910309 Turmeric powder  N/A 5 70,175.15  120,000  71 N/A 
0703 1000 Dry whole onions  10,724  10,724  34,290.06  32,000-42,000 (6.7)-22.5 7,562  
0908301 Cardamoms  N/A 1.5 764,202.33  1,050,000-1,200,000  37.4-57 N/A 
0701331 Bean seeds  1000 1 253,476.20  75,000 -250,000  (70.4) -(1.4) N/A 
0703 1000 Onion seeds  N/A Nil N/A 1,400 -3,000 MUR/kg N/A N/A  
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AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BOARD  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES -2022 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s)  Domestic purchases by 
state  trading enterprise  National production  Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise  National consumption***  
1 2 3 4 5 
 Tonnes  Tonnes  Tonnes  Tonnes  
0701 9000 Fresh whole potatoes  3,131.8 14,495  12,288.2 * 25,000  
0701 1000 Potato seeds  550 N/A 945.8 * N/A 
0703 2000 Fresh whole garlic  0 49 1,779.1 ** 2,184  
0910309 Turmeric powder  - N/A 2.5** 100 
0703 1000 Dry whole onions  1,374.9  7,562  12,210.4 * 16,500  
0908301 Cardamoms  - N/A 0.6** 15 
0701331 Bean seeds  - N/A 1** N/A 
0703 1000 Onion seeds  442.5  kg N/A 514 kg (AMB only)  N/A 
* Domestic sales include local produce only.  
** Only imported produce.  
*** Estimates based on sales at AMB and privatesG/STR/N/19/MUS  
 
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  2. STATE TRADING  CORPORATION  
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES  
A. Identification of state trading enterprise  
State Trading Corporation (STC)  
B. Description of products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
No. Products  HS Code  Nature of exclusivity, special  
rights, or privileges  
1 Long grain white rice 10064000  Sole supplier of subsidized rice 
2 Wheat flour 11010000  Sole supplier of subsidized flour only  
3 Petroleum products  
 
A. White oil 
(i) Motor gasoline  
(ii) Gasoil 10 ppm S  
(iii) Gasoil 2500 ppm  
 
 
 
(iv) Jet A1  
 
B. Fuel oil 
(i) HSFO 180 cSt Catalytic Crack (CC) 
 
 
(ii) HSFO 180 cSt Straight Run (SR)  
 
 
(iii) HSFO 380 cSt Straight Run (SR)  
 
 
(iv) Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil 0.5% S 
(VLSFO 180 CST)   
 
 
27101919  
27101950  
27101950  
 
 
 
27101931 &  
27101939  
 
27101969  
 
 
27101969  
 
 
27101969  
 
 
27101969   
 
 
Sole importer  
Sole importer  
Importer (private companies are also 
allowed to import the product for marine 
bunker trade)  
 
Sole importer  
 
 
Sole importer for inland use  
 
 
Sole importer for inland use for power 
generation  
 
Sole importer for inland use for power 
generation  
 
Meant for bunkering purposes  
 
4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas  27111310  Sole importer  
II. REASON AND PURPOSE  
A. Reason or purpose for establishing or maintaining state trading enterprise   
The State Trading Corporation (STC) was created to regulate and rationalize trade, particularly in 
relation to essential commodities  including all petroleum products and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 
traded in Mauritius. The STC also supplies the domestic market with wheat flour, basmati and 
non-basmati rice. It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection.  
Mauritius, being a small Island Developing State, the main rationale for setting up the STC was to 
allow it to benefit f rom economies of scale by aggregating total demand as well as from stronger 
bargaining power in dealing with its commercial counter parties. Hence, the need to give the 
Corporation a "monopoly " on the import of the above products.  The objective of the STC are: 
(a) to negotiate the purchase of goods;  
(b) to engage in the manufacture or processing of goods and to ensure their 
marketing;  
(c) to import goods with a view to their marketing, distribution or supply by 
wholesale or retail;  
(d) to export goods;  G/STR/N/19/MUS  
 
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  (e) to engage in the storage of petroleum products, and the promotion and 
development of bunkering and petroleum -related activities; and  
(f) to engage in such other activities as may be authorized by the Minister.  
It is to be noted that  currently the  STC is not engaged in the activities at items (b) and (d).  
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
The STC wa s created by an Act of Parliament on 8 October 1982. It took over the activities of the 
Department of Supplies of the Government, which was responsible for the importation and 
distribution of rice and wheat flour.  
The Corporation status was envisaged to gi ve the STC greater flexibility than a Government 
Department, especially in the staffing, management and day -to-day business of the organization. In 
laying down the rules governing the functioning of the Corporation, the Government was guided by 
the willing ness to give flexibility, maximum efficiency and reasonable autonomy to the Corporation 
while ensuring that it remains accountable to the Government and the Parliament of Mauritius.  
As per the Act that created the STC, the Corporation "shall in carrying ou t its objectives operate on 
sound commercial principles". The Board of Directors comprising representatives from the public 
sector and experienced businessmen from the private sector, with extensive powers to administer 
the Corporation, aims to confer a hi gh degree of autonomy so vital to a commercial concern.  
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING CORPORATION  
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the State Trading Corporation  
Petroleum products  
The STC procures the coun try's requirement for petroleum products through annual open tenders.  
The Corporation procures 100% of the country's demand for petroleum products (with HS code as 
per Part I B above) in bulk. The eight grades of petroleum products are imported and sold to  the 
four privately owned local oil companies which own storage & handling infrastructure and ensure 
distribution. The importation of white oil and fuel oil meant for marine bunker trade is liberalized.  
Long grain white rice 
The STC launches open internati onal tenders and imports 100% of the country's requirements for 
subsidized rice (5% broken) on Cost & Freight (CFR) basis. The rice is received in STC's warehouse 
and from there sold to wholesalers at subsidized prices. Moreover, the STC has appointed 
packers/distributors to ensure distribution of these products all -round the island.  
Flour  
The STC annually launches an open international tender for the country's requirement for flour. Flour 
is sold from STC's stores to wholesalers and bakers at subsidized pr ices. Moreover, the STC has 
appointed packers/distributors to ensure distribution of these products all -round the island.  
Basmati Rice  
The STC started to import basmati rice during the last quarter of 2013 with a view to manage the 
abusive price increases of basmati rice on the local market and ensure that consumers have access 
to basmati rice which are up to their expectation. Presently,  the STC is selling its basmati rice mainly 
to wholesalers. All consignments of basmati rice are analysed prior to shipment in the country of 
origin and also by the Mauritius Standard Bureau in Mauritius so as to ensure a good and consistent 
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  Liquefied Petroleum Gas  
The STC is the sole importer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) since 2003. The STC is presently 
renting the storage tanks of Petredec Mauritius Ltd (PML) with capacity 15,000 Mt to store LPG which 
is being imported in larger parcel.  
The totality of LPG is sold to two petroleum companies, namely Vivo  Energy  Mauritius  Ltd and 
Total Energies Marketing Mauritius Ltd. The local oil companies own storage & handling infrastructure 
and ensure distribution.  
Procurement of milk powder, edible oil and pulses since 2022  
The COVID -19 pandemic followed by the Russia -Ukraine war caused a breakdown in international 
supply chains and a sudden and brutal increase in prices of all commodities including basic food 
items such as milk powder and edible oil.  
Following these events, the island, which imports over 70% of its food requirement, was faced with 
the twin challenges of food security and providing basic consumption items at affordable prices, 
especially to the more vulnerable sections of the population. Hence, a policy decision was taken to 
widen the scope of trading activities of the STC to include other basic products such as milk powder, 
edible oil and pulses among others.  
Milk powder, edible oil and pulses are currently sold from S TC's stores mainly to wholesalers who 
distribute same on the local market.  
Regarding these recent additions to the STC 's products portfolio, the Corporation endeavours to 
intervene in the market mostly on a level playing field with private operators.  
The STC defines its role as one of "disciplining " the market – a process by which the STC monitors 
the product/market trends and intervenes to limit the risks of excessive profit taking resulting from 
manifest market failures.   
B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
The STC is the sole importer of LPG and petroleum products except for those petroleum products 
which have been liberalized for marine bunker trade since 2014.  
The Corporation  pays all the necessary dues that are payable to the Mauritius Ports Authority, 
Customs Department and other authorities at the prescribed rates applicable to all traders for these 
products.  
The STC does not enjoy any concessionary rates in the discharge o f its activities; however, it benefits 
from an exemption of 15% Customs Duty on importation of wheat flour.  
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and conditions for participation  
Private companies are allowed to import long grain rice on equal terms as those of the STC, however 
the sale of "ration" rice on the local market is subsidized by Government through the STC. In respect 
of the importation of wheat flour, private traders are allowed to import the product subject to 
payment of 15% Customs Duty.  
D. How Import/Export  levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
The STC and the local oil companies jointly determine the quantity of petroleum products and LPG 
to be importe d on a yearly basis.  
With regard to rice and flour, the domestic demand is taken into consideration when determining 
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  E. How export prices are determined  
Not applicable (please refer to Part II A above).  
F. How the resale prices  of imported products are determined  
The wholesale and retail prices for subsidised rice and flour are determined by the Government 
through the Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection for all inland sales to wholesalers, 
distributors and bakers.  
The resale prices for mogas and gasoil (10 ppm S) used on the domestic market are determined by 
the Petroleum Pricing Committee (PPC). For the products sold for the international market like Jet  A1 
for civil aviation, gasoil 2500ppm S and fuel oils (Very Low Su lphur Fuel Oil 0.5% S (VLSFO 180  CST) 
for marine bunkering, the prices are determined by the STC.  
The retail price for LPG for domestic usage is determined by the Government through the Ministry 
of Commerce and Consumer Protection.  
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise. Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
The Corporation does not have long -term contracts presently. The STC fulfils t he contractual 
obligations entered into by the Government, whenever applicable.  
H. Market structure  
No. Products  Market Structure  
1 Long grain white rice  The STC is the sole supplier of "ration rice" which is sold at 
the subsidised price fixed by the Government, the Corporation 
has some influence on the market price of rice imported by 
private companies on their own.  
2 Wheat flour ( white wheat and brown 
bread flour) Sole supplier of subsidized flour.  
Special types of flour are imported by private companies for 
re-sale on the local market.  
3 Petroleum products  
 
A. White oil 
 
(i) Motor gasoline  
(ii) Gasoil 50 ppm S  
(iii) Gasoil 2500 ppm S  
 
(iv) Jet A1  
 
B. Fuel oil  
(i) HSFO 180 cSt Catalytic Crack (CC)  
 
(ii) HSFO 180 cSt Straight Run (SR) 
 
(iii) HSFO 380 cSt Straight Run (SR)   
 
 
 
Sole supplier  
Sole supplier  
Liberalized (the STC and private companies import the product  
for marine bunker trade)  
Sole supplier  
 
 
Sole supplier for inland use, however private companies are 
allowed to import the product for marine bunker trade  
Sole supplier for inland use  
 
Sole supplier for inland use, however private companies are 
allowed to import the product for marine bunker trade  
4 Liquefied petroleum gas Sole supplier  
5 Basmati rice  
Perfect competition - there are presently many 
importers/suppliers having specific market shares. There is 
free entry and exit to the market. All buyers and sellers have 
sufficient information about the general market price.  6 Milk powder  
7 Edible oil 
8 Lima beans  
9 Red kidney beans  
10 White kidney beans  
11 Split chickpeas   
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TABLE  I 
STATE TRADING CORPORATION  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION , IMPORTS (2021)  
Description of Product (s)  
including HS number(S)  Total quantity 
imported/procured  Quantity 
imported  
by STC  Average import/ 
Purchase price  STC sales price to 
wholesalers/ 
distributors  National 
Production  Remarks  
Description  HS Code  MT MT MUR/MT MUR/MT MT  
Long grain white rice 10064000  Not available (n/a)  24,618.16  1,4162.46  9,520.00  N/A  
Wheat flour 11010000  n/a1 91,554.62  18,678.18  Bakers – 6,310.28  
Wholesalers - 8,658.62  N/A  
Basmati rice 10063010  n/a1 Nil Nil 48,649.60  N/A  
Petroleum products2    MUR/Litre  Inland Sales  
MUR/Litre    
Mogas  27101919  186,791  186,791  17.88  38.92  N/A  
Gas oil 10 ppms  27101950  193,354  193,354  18.85  30.70  N/A  
Gas oil 2500 ppms  27101950  n/a1 35,334  17.60  30.20  N/A  
Jet A1  27101931 
and 27101939  70,171  70,171  18.83  26.83  N/A  
Fuel oil HSFO 180 CC  27101969  n/a1 47,573  14.85  15.59  N/A  
Fuel oil HSFO 180 SR  27101969  116,762  116,762  14.45  14.81  N/A  
Fuel oil HSFO 380 SR  27101969  n/a1 124,433  14.66  15.02  N/A  
Very Low Sulphur Fuel 
Oil 0.5% S (VLSFO 180 CST)  27101969  n/a1 41,285.64  20.46  20.34  N/A  
    MUR/Kg MUR/Kg   
LPG  27111310  77,560  77,560  29.35  6.79 (domestic)  
39.23 (non domestic)  N/A  
1 Wheat flour (non-subsidized), basmati rice, gasoil (2500 ppm S) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil 0.5% S (VLSFO 180 CST) are also imported by private parties. 
The STC does not have the quantities imported by the latter. Information on same could be obtained from the Customs Departmen t. 
2 The STC sells petroleum products to Oil Companies. 
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STATE TRADING  CORPORATION  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION , IMPORTS (2022)  
Description of Product(s) including HS 
number(s)  Total Quantity  
Imported/procured  Quantity 
imported by STC  Average import/ 
Purchase price  STC sales price to 
wholesalers/distributors  National 
Production  Remarks  
Description  HS Code  MT MT MUR/MT MUR/MT MT  
Long grain white rice 10064000  n/a1 27,450  496.99  9,520.00  N/A  
Wheat flour 11010000  n/a1 95,871.09  24,797.47  Bakers – 6,082.46  
Wholesalers – 6,495.93  N/A  
Basmati rice 10063010  n/a1 448 61,921.10  63,580.59  N/A  
Petroleum products2    MUR/Litre  Inland Sales  
MUR/Litre    
Mogas  27101919  181,003  181,003  17.16  35.25  N/A  
Gas oil 10 ppms  27101950  190,234  190,234  18.06  27.40  N/A  
Gas oil 2500 ppms  27101950  n/a1 94,516  17.43  No inland sales of  
Gas oil 2500 in 2019  N/A  
Jet A1  27101931 and 
27101939  214,623  214,623  18.05  25.72  N/A  
Fuel oil HSFO 180 CC  27101969  n/a1 64,378  13.28  14.35  N/A  
Fuel oil HSFO 180 SR  27101969  154,781  154,781  13.09  13.87  N/A  
Fuel oil HSFO 380 SR  27101969  n/a1 144,447  13.35  14.09  N/A  
Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil 
0.5% S (VLSFO 180 CST)  27101969  n/a1 39,874.68  33.61  34.03  N/A  
    MUR/Kg MUR/Kg   
LPG 27111310  91,881  91,881  34.24  9.44 (domestic)  
46.11 (non -domestic)  N/A  
Other products:         
Edible oil (Litre) 15079000  n/a1 3,700,000  MUR 78.20/Litre  MUR 69.00/Litre  N/A  
Milk powder  04022900   290.88  303,480.84  242.04  N/A  
Lima beans  07139000   202.5  11,952,907  65.99  N/A  
Red kidney beans  07133200   45.0 2,673,162  70.99  N/A  
White kidney beans  07133300   45.0 2,383,051  64.64  N/A  
Split chickpeas  07132000   50.0 2,371,539  40.07  N/A  
1 Wheat flour (non -subsidized), basmati rice, refined edible pil, gasoil (2500 ppm S) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil 0.5% S (VLSFO 180 CST are also imported 
by private parties. The STC does not have the quantities imported by the latter. Information on same c ould be obtained from the Customs Department.  
2 The STC sells petroleum products to Oil Companies.  
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