Monopoly on Flour Supply in Mauritius
The State Trading Corporation reveals that Les Moulins de la Concorde Ltd has been the sole supplier of flour in Mauritius for over a decade, raising questions about competition.
The State Trading Corporation (STC) recently released information indicating that Les Moulins de la Concorde Ltd has been the exclusive supplier of wheat flour in Mauritius for more than ten years. This situation raises questions about competition in this sector, especially since the STC clarified that this does not undermine the tendering process.
Each year, the STC organizes an international tender for the supply of wheat flour, in accordance with public procurement rules. However, the company highlighted that a particular system has been in place since the STC’s inception, which has led to the current situation where only one supplier has been able to maintain its position in the market.
Les Moulins de la Concorde Ltd, as the sole supplier, raises concerns about the diversification of supply sources and competition in the Mauritian market. Critics suggest that this situation could have implications for prices and the quality of products available to consumers.
The STC, for its part, defends this supply model by stating that it ensures a certain stability in the flour market while adhering to necessary quality standards. Nevertheless, this situation could prompt a reflection on the need to encourage greater competitiveness in this crucial sector for the local economy.
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