The Maldives’ fish exports have declined by 47.5 percent in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year.
According to statistics shared by the central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the Maldives exported 23,464.8 tonnes of fish from January 1 to May 31 this year. This is 21,266 metric less than the 44,730.1 tonnes exported during the same period last year.
Monthly fish exports for 2024 were as follows:
January: 4,475 metric tonnes
February: 6,051 metric tonnes
March: 3,787 metric tonnes
April: 4,746 metric tonnes
May: 4,404 metric tonnes
Among the various types of fish exports, skipjack tuna was the most prominent, with 14,985 metric tonnes exported. Additionally, 4,670 metric tonnes of yellowfin tuna and 3,050 tonnes of canned and poached fish were exported.
