Maldives’ May Fish Exports Slide 47.5%

Fish exports from Maldives fell 47.5% in May this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). From January to May, total exports were 23,464.8 metric tonnes, down from 44,730.1 metric tonnes year-on-year. Skipjack tuna was the most exported at 14,985 metric tonnes, followed by yellowfin tuna (4,670 metric tonnes) and canned/poached fish (3,050 metric tonnes).

Fish exports from Maldives fell 47.5% in May this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). From January to May, total exports were 23,464.8 metric tonnes, down from 44,730.1 metric tonnes year-on-year. Skipjack tuna was the most exported at 14,985 metric tonnes, followed by yellowfin tuna (4,670 metric tonnes) and canned/poached fish (3,050 metric tonnes).

Fish exports from Maldives fell 47.5% in May this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). From January to May, total exports were 23,464.8 metric tonnes, down from 44,730.1 metric tonnes year-on-year. Skipjack tuna was the most exported at 14,985 metric tonnes, followed by yellowfin tuna (4,670 metric tonnes) and canned/poached fish (3,050 metric tonnes).

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