Mauritius, an island economy off the east coast of Africa, has followed a similar pattern. In 1975, Mauritius's primary export was sugarcane, with manufactured goods accounting for only 12 percent of merchandise exports. By 2000, 81 percent of merchandise exports was from manufactures, as Mauritius became a major producer of clothing. Today, Mauritius is relying less on sugarcane and clothing and is developing exports in services