Government Looks to End Raw Fish Exports; Focuses on ‘Value-Added’ Fisheries Products

Minister of Fisheries Ahmed Shiyam announced the government's goal to stop exporting raw fish and focus on value-added processed fish products. Currently, Maldives catch is 120,000 tonnes per annum, with about 62-65 tonnes exported (likely thousands) and 75% exported as raw material. President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized adding value. Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also supported reducing raw exports. The previous Solih administration initiated upgrades at Felivaru Fisheries Complex, Kooddoo Fisheries Complex, Kanduoiygiri Factory, and facilities on Thinadhoo and Mulaku.

Minister of Fisheries Ahmed Shiyam announced the government's goal to stop exporting raw fish and focus on value-added processed fish products. Currently, Maldives catch is 120,000 tonnes per annum, with about 62-65 tonnes exported (likely thousands) and 75% exported as raw material. President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized adding value. Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also supported reducing raw exports. The previous Solih administration initiated upgrades at Felivaru Fisheries Complex, Kooddoo Fisheries Complex, Kanduoiygiri Factory, and facilities on Thinadhoo and Mulaku.

Minister of Fisheries Ahmed Shiyam announced the government's goal to stop exporting raw fish and focus on value-added processed fish products. Currently, Maldives catch is 120,000 tonnes per annum, with about 62-65 tonnes exported (likely thousands) and 75% exported as raw material. President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized adding value. Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also supported reducing raw exports. The previous Solih administration initiated upgrades at Felivaru Fisheries Complex, Kooddoo Fisheries Complex, Kanduoiygiri Factory, and facilities on Thinadhoo and Mulaku.

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