What is the price of octopus per kilogram/pound in Mauritius today?
The retail price range for Mauritius octopus is between US$ 10.45 and US$ 16.15 per kilogram or between US$ 4.74 and US$ 7.33 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of octopus in Mauritius
The retail price range in Mauritius Rupee for octopus is between MUR 477.71 and MUR 738.27 per kilogram or between MUR 216.65 and MUR 334.82 per pound(lb) in Port Louis and Beau Bassin-Rose Hill.
Wholesale prices
In 2025, the approximate wholesale price range for Mauritius octopus is between US$ 7.32 and US$ 11.31 per kilogram or between US$ 3.32 and US$ 5.13 per pound(lb).
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Mauritius Octopus Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of Octopus from Mauritius has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2011, the export price per kilogram was 3.23 US dollars. This increased to 3.50 US dollars in 2013 and then to 4.50 US dollars in 2018. The most significant increase was seen in 2019, when the export price per kilogram rose to 6.00 US dollars. Based on this trend, it is predicted that the export price per kilogram of Octopus from Mauritius will be 7.50 US dollars in 2023 and 9.00 US dollars in 2024.Mauritius Octopus Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price of Octopus into Mauritius has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2013, the price per kilogram was 3.5 US dollars, and by 2018, it had risen to 4.5 US dollars. The biggest jump was seen in 2019, when the price per kilogram rose to 6.0 US dollars. This represents an increase of 1.5 US dollars, or 42.9%, in just one year. Based on this trend, it is likely that the price of Octopus in Mauritius will continue to rise in the coming years. We can predict that the price per kilogram in 2023 will be around 7.5 US dollars, and in 2024 it will be around 8.5 US dollars.Export values for Mauritius octopus
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