Maldives imports rise to MVR 5.5B in May as exports reach MVR 98M

Maldives imported goods worth MVR 5.5 billion and exported goods worth MVR 98 million in May 2026, according to the Maldives Customs Service. The state collected MVR 322 million in revenue from imports and exports. Imports rose from MVR 4.7 billion in April. Oman was the largest import partner with MVR 1.1 billion (20% of total), followed by China (MVR 796 million), India (MVR 750 million), Malaysia (MVR 444 million), and UAE (MVR 367 million). Fuel was the largest import category at MVR 1.4 billion, followed by food (MVR 948 million) and machinery (MVR 916 million). Exports consisted solely of fish products, with prepared skipjack tuna leading at MVR 38 million. Great Britain was the top export destination (MVR 36 million, 37% of total). Maldives remains heavily import-dependent, and the government is exploring measures to reduce import pressure amid rising debt and dollar shortages.

Maldives imported goods worth MVR 5.5 billion and exported goods worth MVR 98 million in May 2026, according to the Maldives Customs Service. The state collected MVR 322 million in revenue from imports and exports. Imports rose from MVR 4.7 billion in April. Oman was the largest import partner with MVR 1.1 billion (20% of total), followed by China (MVR 796 million), India (MVR 750 million), Malaysia (MVR 444 million), and UAE (MVR 367 million). Fuel was the largest import category at MVR 1.4 billion, followed by food (MVR 948 million) and machinery (MVR 916 million). Exports consisted solely of fish products, with prepared skipjack tuna leading at MVR 38 million. Great Britain was the top export destination (MVR 36 million, 37% of total). Maldives remains heavily import-dependent, and the government is exploring measures to reduce import pressure amid rising debt and dollar shortages.

Maldives imported goods worth MVR 5.5 billion and exported goods worth MVR 98 million in May 2026, according to the Maldives Customs Service. The state collected MVR 322 million in revenue from imports and exports. Imports rose from MVR 4.7 billion in April. Oman was the largest import partner with MVR 1.1 billion (20% of total), followed by China (MVR 796 million), India (MVR 750 million), Malaysia (MVR 444 million), and UAE (MVR 367 million). Fuel was the largest import category at MVR 1.4 billion, followed by food (MVR 948 million) and machinery (MVR 916 million). Exports consisted solely of fish products, with prepared skipjack tuna leading at MVR 38 million. Great Britain was the top export destination (MVR 36 million, 37% of total). Maldives remains heavily import-dependent, and the government is exploring measures to reduce import pressure amid rising debt and dollar shortages.

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