Customs statistics reveal that skipjack tuna was the most exported commodity from the Maldives in March this year.
According to the import-export statistics published today by the Maldives Customs Service, chilled fresh skipjack tuna was the most exported item last month. A total of MVR 49 million worth of skipjack tuna was exported last month. Additionally, MVR 40 million worth of canned fish prepared from skipjack tuna was exported.
Looking at the import-export statistics for February, frozen skipjack tuna was also the most exported item. A total of MVR 82 million worth of raw frozen skipjack tuna was exported last month. Furthermore, when looking at prepared skipjack tuna including canned fish, MVR 55 million worth of fish was exported.
Looking at the statistics for yellowfin tuna exported in March, MVR 6 million worth of frozen raw yellowfin tuna and MVR 4 million worth of chilled and fresh yellowfin tuna chunks were exported. Also, MVR 4 million worth of chilled fresh loins were exported. In February, MVR 23 million worth of frozen raw yellowfin tuna and MVR 5 million worth of frozen yellowfin tuna chunks were exported. Therefore, the amount of yellowfin tuna exported has decreased significantly compared to the previous month.
Top fish export destinations and amounts:
Germany: MVR 12 million worth of fish
India: MVR 7 million worth of fish
France: MVR 6 million worth of fish
In March this year, MVR 124 million worth of fish was exported, while in March 2023, MVR 343 million worth of fish was exported. Therefore, this is a 64% decrease.
