Maldives exports 4,512 metric tonnes of fish in January: MMA

Statistics from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) reveal that the Maldives exported 4,512.3 metric tonnes of fish in January this year.

According to MMA statistics, the Maldives exported 4,512.3 metric tonnes of fish in January this year. In January last year, the Maldives exported 8,574.1 metric tonnes of fish. Therefore, the volume of fish exported from the Maldives in January this year has decreased significantly. This represents a 47.4% decrease compared to January last year.

Overall, 3,703.3 metric tonnes of chilled or frozen fresh fish were exported. This includes 2,213.9 metric tonnes of skipjack tuna, 1,472.5 metric tonnes of tuna, and 16.9 metric tonnes of other types of tuna.

Looking at fresh fish other than tuna, 71.3 metric tonnes were exported during this period. Additionally, 664.6 metric tonnes of canned and pouched fish were exported from the Maldives in January.

In terms of processed fish exports, 62.5 metric tonnes of tuna and 73.2 metric tonnes of other types of fish were exported.

According to Customs statistics, 145 million Rufiyaa worth of fish and fish products were exported from the Maldives in January this year.