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Maldives’ Fish Exports Decline 48% in Q1

Maldives' fish exports fell 48 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to Q1 2023, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). Exports were 14,389 metric tonnes in Q1 2024, down from 27,698 metric tonnes in Q1 2023. Monthly exports: January 4,482 tonnes, February 6,119 tonnes, March 3,787 tonnes. Skipjack tuna was the most exported at 9,070 tonnes, followed by yellowfin tuna at 2,954 tonnes, and canned/poached fish at 1,904 tonnes.

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Maldives' fish exports fell 48 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to Q1 2023, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). Exports were 14,389 metric tonnes in Q1 2024, down from 27,698 metric tonnes in Q1 2023. Monthly exports: January 4,482 tonnes, February 6,119 tonnes, March 3,787 tonnes. Skipjack tuna was the most exported at 9,070 tonnes, followed by yellowfin tuna at 2,954 tonnes, and canned/poached fish at 1,904 tonnes.

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