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U.S. Exports
$27.7M
U.S. Imports: $263K
Surplus of $27.4M (net exporter)
The United States imported $263K/month and exported $27.7M/month with Maldives as of May 2026, covering 26 product categories.
In May 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $27.4M with Maldives, exporting 105.2× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Maldives of $263K in May 2026 ran 55% below the year-to-date monthly average of $589K.
The Maldives is a small island nation in the Indian Ocean whose merchandise trade is characterized by a significant import dependency and a narrow export base dominated by fish and fish products, particularly skipjack tuna. The country relies heavily on imports for food, fuel, construction materials, and consumer goods to support its tourism-driven economy. The Maldives is a WTO member and benefits from preferential access under various GSP schemes.
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The Maldives' exports are dominated by fish and fish products, primarily skipjack tuna and yellowfin tuna in fresh, frozen, and processed forms, along with some re-exports of marine products.
The Maldives imports the vast majority of its food, fuel, construction materials, and consumer goods due to limited domestic production capacity, resulting in a structural trade deficit offset by tourism revenues.
The Maldives Customs Service administers import/export procedures, tariff collection, and trade compliance for all goods entering or leaving the country.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUNA ( GENUS THUNNUS),SKIPJACK TUNA( STRP-BEL),FRZ | $160K |
| 2 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $31K |
| 3 | FISH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $27K |
| 4 | ORNAMENTAL FISH, LIVE, OTHER THAN FRESHWATER | $15K |
| 5 | YELLOWFIN TUNAS EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS, ROES FR/CH | $12K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS, SATURATED | $12.3M |
| 2 | PROPANE, LIQUEFIED | $9.5M |
| 3 | PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR SURVEYING ETC NESOI | $1.3M |
| 4 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $1.1M |
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| 5 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $565K |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$84.0M
Services Imports
$209.0M