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Mauritius apparel export earnings likely to get hit by about a 10 percent, in line with the rupee’s appreciation against the pound with the UK’s decision to exit Europe’s common market. Britain remains the largest buyer of Mauritian goods within the EU, accounting for 18 percent of total exports to the bloc. Textiles are Mauritius’ top export to the UK.
About 90 percent of Mauritius’ revenue from export of textile and apparel to the UK comes in pounds while imports are in U.S. dollars.
