Mauritius, one of the world's fastest-growing economies since early 1980s and is increasingly attracting foreign investors.Mauritius is a member of the Southern African Development Community. Sugarcane is the chief crop, and it is grown all over for 90% of the country's arable land. Tea and food crops are also grown, and there is a fishing industry.

Mauritius major exports are Textiles and sugar. In recent years, the country has decreased its dependence on sugar, diversified its industrial base, and adopted free-trade economic policies. From now on High-technology manufacturing, financial services, data processing, and tourism is increasingly important. Mauritius is developing its Offshore Banking, Freeport and stock exchange.
Most parts of the economy sectors are privately owned, or are in the process of being privatized. The country's chief trading partners are: European Union nations and United States. Including Port Louis, Other interesting towns include Curepipe, Vacoas, Phoenix, Quatre Bornes, Beau-Bassin, Rose Hill and Mahébourg which is economically increasing.