Statistics show state revenue generated through import and export had increased by 27 percent in February of this year compared to February of 2021.
According to the the statistics published by Customs Maldives, the state received MVR 325 million from imports and exports last month. Comparatively, MVR 256 was generated in the same period of 2021.
Goods worth MVR 3.8 billion were imported to the Maldives last month, while goods worth MVR 309 million were exported. In 2021 though, goods of MVR 2.7 billion were imported during the same period while goods worth MVR 239 million were exported.
Custom's statistics show that the most number of goods were imported to Maldives by Oman, with a total number of goods worth MVR 621 million, while UAE followed close behind with goods worth MVR 613. India imported goods worth MVR 509 million.
Goods worth MVR 144 million was exported to Thailand last month. Other countries exporting goods from Maldives include The United Kingdom, Germany, India and France.
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