The Maldives has recorded the largest volume of import goods in history, according to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) CEO, Mohamed Wajeeh.
In a graphic shared on his Facebook account today, Wajeeh highlighted that 12,600 tonnes of general cargo and 5,375 tonnes of container cargo have been imported over the past nine months.
“Previously, the highest number of container cargo in the history of the Maldives was recorded in 2018,” explained Wajeeh. “To evaluate the economic changes in the Maldives, the two graphs represent the number of general cargo and container cargo from 2018 to August this year.”
The figures, updated as of August 2024, indicate a significant increase compared to the previous year, with general cargo imports rising by 22 percent and container imports growing by four percent.
MPL’s statistics further reveal that the number of containers imported this year has increased by three percent compared to 2018, while general cargo imports have surged by 35 percent.
Wajeeh noted that this period marks the largest import growth in the nation’s history, reflecting improvements in the Maldivian economy since Dr Muizzu took office.
He added that the government is now preparing to launch key projects aimed at further stimulating the economy and enhancing the financial well-being of the Maldivian people.
According to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the country imported goods worth USD 2 billion in the first seven months of this year.
