Mauritius Imports Onion from China to Relieve Market Short Supply

Relative Officer of Agriculture Market Research Ministry in Mauritius said, recently Mauritius market was short in onion supply and had imported onion from China to meet market demand. As introduction influenced by dry weather, local onion production was down recently. In addition, India market, long-term stable import country of Mauritius, also faced the issue of onion short supply and limited to export. The yellow onion from South Africa was enough, but consumers of Mauritius never bought. Factors above led Mauritius onion in short supply and in grate demand. Refer to the situation above Mauritius imported onion from China and Egypt 700 tons to meet market demand temporarily. The officer also said Mauritius imported onion from China to relieve market short supply further.