Imports to Maldives up 15%, exports down 5% in November 2022

Maldives Customs Service report a 15% increment in total imports, inclusive of fuel in November 2022.

According to the authority, imports inclusive of fuel reached MVR4.6 billion during review month. Meanwhile, imports excluding fuel saw a 4% rise, which translates to MVR3.5 billion of imported goods.

On the other hand, exports saw a 5% drop, which is MVR168 million of commodities.

Major Import Categories

1. Fuel – MVR1 billion
2. Food (excluding pork, alcohol and tobacco) – MVR816 million
3. Machinery and mechanical appliance – MVR748 million
4. Base metal and articles of base metal – MVR331 million
5. Mineral products – MVR264 million

Major Import Countries

1. Oman – MVR761 million
2. India – MVR760 million
3. UAE – MVR594 million
4. Singapore – MVR472 million
5. China – MVR420 million

Major Export Categories

1. Skipjack tuna – stripe-bellied bonito (frozen) – MVR67 million
2. Skipjack tuna (prepared and preserved) – MVR37 million
3. Yellowfin tuna (fresh or chilled) – MVR12 million
4. Yellowfin tuna chunk (fresh or chilled) – MVR11 million
5. Yellowfin tuna loin (fresh chilled) – MVR8 million

Major Export Countries

1. Thailand – MVR59 million
2. Germany – MVR18 million
3. UK – MVR14 million
4. USA – MVR10 million
5. France – MVR8 million