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A cargo vessel outside Male Commercial Harbour. (Atoll Times File Photo)

Maldives exports grow 222% in July

Fish and fish products remain the Maldives’ primary exports.

29 August 2025

Maldives’ exports in July increased by 222 per cent compared to the same month last year, according to customs data.

The Maldives Customs Service reported that the country exported goods worth MVR 65 million in July last year. In July this year, the value of exports rose to MVR 210 million.

From January to July, exports increased by 52 per cent compared with the same period in 2023. Figures show:

  • Exports from January to July last year: MVR 945 million

  • Exports from January to July this year: MVR 1.4 billion

Fish and fish products remain the Maldives’ primary exports. Customs data shows that frozen and chilled seafood products accounted for the largest share of exports during the first seven months of the year.

Top export destinations (January–July 2024):

  • Thailand – MVR 809.44 million

  • United Kingdom – MVR 252.46 million

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