Customs statistics show that MVR 145 million worth of fish and fish products were exported from the Maldives last January.
According to the statistics released by Customs today, MVR 43 million worth of frozen raw skipjack tuna was exported last January. In addition, MVR 26 million worth of frozen raw yellowfin tuna was exported. Furthermore, MVR 6 million worth of fresh or chilled raw yellowfin tuna chunks were exported.
Looking at fish products, MVR 58 million worth of canned fish was exported last January. Additionally, MVR 12 million worth of other fish products were also exported in January.
The highest volume of fish products was exported to Thailand. While MVR 67 million worth of fish was exported to Thailand, this accounts for 38% of the total fish and fish products exported.
Main countries to which fish and fish products were exported:
Bangladesh: 11 million
India: 8 million
While the Maldives exported MVR 185 million worth of fish and fish products in November last year, MVR 221 million worth of fish and fish products were exported in December. In January of this year, MVR 145 million worth of fish and fish products were exported. Therefore, compared to the previous two months, the volume of fish exported in January has decreased significantly.
Customs statistics show that the Maldives exported a total of MVR 173 million worth of goods in January. This is a 31 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.
Revenue from imports and exports in January increased by seven percent. In January of this year, Customs received MVR 5.1 billion in revenue from imports and exports. MVR 3 million was received as royalties.
