Maldives recorded a trade deficit of 229.40 USD Million in November of 2025. Balance of Trade in Maldives averaged -146.71 USD Million from 2005 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 302.10 USD Million in August of 2023 and a record low of -336.40 USD Million in December of 2024. source: Maldives Monetary Authority



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -229.40 -282.70 USD Million Nov 2025
Capital Flows -1203.10 -1006.50 USD Million Dec 2024
Current Account -1441.20 -1398.70 USD Million Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP -18.70 -21.30 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 37.60 30.50 USD Million Nov 2025
External Debt 4397.20 3810.70 USD Million Dec 2024
Foreign Direct Investment -806.20 -766.80 USD Million Dec 2024
Imports 337.00 313.20 USD Million Nov 2025
Remittances 621.60 591.30 USD Million Dec 2024
Tourist Arrivals 195127.00 190445.00 Nov 2025


Maldives Balance of Trade
The Maldives runs consistent trade deficits, as it imports most of what it consumes and has a very small manufacturing base. The Maldives’ main export product is fish (accounting for over 40 percent of total exports). Others include engines and metal scrap. The Maldives mainly imports fuel, aircraft, wood, prefabricated buildings, iron and steel, telecommunication equipment, vegetables and cement. The Maldive’s main trading partners are the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, India, France, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-229.40 -282.70 302.10 -336.40 2005 - 2025 USD Million Monthly