Imports, revenue decline in June
According to customs data released on Sunday, goods worth MVR 4 billion were imported into the Maldives last month.
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The volume and value of goods imported last month declined as compared to the same month last year.
According to customs data released on Sunday, goods worth MVR 4 billion were imported into the Maldives last month. Goods worth MVR 5.2 billion were imported in June last year.
According to customs data, revenue from imports during the month was also lower than the same period last year.
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Last month, it was MVR 347 million
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MVR 394 million in June last year
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This is a decrease of 24%
The country's exports increased last month as compared to the same period last year.
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Goods worth MVR 261 million were exported last month
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Goods worth MVR 244 million were exported in June last year
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This is an increase of 7%
Top five import destinations:
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Oman - Goods worth MVR 706 million
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China - Goods worth MVR 550 million
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India - Goods worth MVR 545 million
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UAE - Goods worth MVR 439 million
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Singapore - Goods worth MVR 287 million
Top five export destinations:
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Thailand
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United Kingdom
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Germany
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India
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France
