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Fish Exports Exceed 58,000 Metric Tonnes in Nine Months: MMA

The Maldives exported 58,761 metric tonnes of fish as of September 2023, a 7.8% increase from 54,528 tonnes in the same period last year, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). Skipjack tuna accounted for 41,277 tonnes, yellowfin tuna 5,716 tonnes, and canned/poached tuna 10,087 tonnes. Monthly exports varied: January 8,574; February 7,149; March 11,975; April 7,383; May 9,648; June 6,910; July 3,189; August 1,848; September 2,083 tonnes. The price of skipjack tuna in September was MVR 27.8 per kilogram.

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The Maldives exported 58,761 metric tonnes of fish as of September 2023, a 7.8% increase from 54,528 tonnes in the same period last year, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). Skipjack tuna accounted for 41,277 tonnes, yellowfin tuna 5,716 tonnes, and canned/poached tuna 10,087 tonnes. Monthly exports varied: January 8,574; February 7,149; March 11,975; April 7,383; May 9,648; June 6,910; July 3,189; August 1,848; September 2,083 tonnes. The price of skipjack tuna in September was MVR 27.8 per kilogram.

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