Imports decline by 4 percent, exports increase by 4 percent in April

The total imports to the Maldives, including fuel, observed a 4 percent decline in April, according to Maldives Customs Service.

According to the authority, total imports including fuel amounted to MVR 4.5 billion. However, imports excluding fuel observed a 19 percent increase and was recorded at MVR 3.7 billion.

Exports from the Maldives reached a total of MVR 193 million, reflecting a 4 percent increase.

Major Import Categories

1. Fuel (marine gas oil – diesel, petrol, aviation gas): MVR 838 million

2. Food Items (excluding pork, alcohol, tobacco): MVR 816 million

3. Machinery & Mechanical Appliance (electrical): MVR 731 million

4. Base Metal and Articles of Base Metal: MVR 388 million

5. Vessels, Aircraft and Parts Thereof: MVR 270 million

Major Import Countries

1. India: MVR 757 million

2. Oman: MVR 707 million

3. UAE: MVR 573 million

4. China: MVR 520 million

5. Singapore: MVR 467 million

Major Export Categories

1. Skipjack Tuna (stripe-bellied bonito – frozen): MVR 100 million

2. Skipjack Tuna (prepared and preserved): MVR 62 million

3. Yellowfin Tuna Loins (frozen): MVR 7 million

4. Copper Waste and Scrap: MVR 4 million

5. Skipjack Tuna Fish Chips (dried): MVR 3 million

Major Export Countries

1. Thailand: MVR 86 million

2. UK: MVR 35 million

3. Germany: MVR 22 million

4. Mauritius: MVR 11 million

5. India: MVR 10 million