United Arab Emirates Imports from Maldives

The United Arab Emirates' imports from the Maldives fell to $1.53 million in 2023, down from $1.76 million in 2022, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 12.9% ($225,564.2) from the previous year. Top imports for the United Arab Emirates from the Maldives were Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates ($1.12 million), Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($130,636.87), Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects ($80,329.44).

United Arab Emirates had a trade surplus with Maldives that fell to $1.03B in 2023 from $1.48B in 2022. This is a decrease of 30.3% ($447.17 million).

United Arab Emirates Imports from Maldives by Goods (2023)

The table below shows the ranking of UAE imports from Maldives by goods in 2023, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $1.12M 2023
2 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $130,636.87 2023
3 Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects $80,329.44 2023
4 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $59,469.96 2023
5 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $38,604.17 2023
6 Copper and copper articles $22,648.72 2023
7 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $17,485.59 2023
8 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $13,634.50 2023
9 Knitted or crocheted clothing $10,537.19 2023
10 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $10,323.79 2023
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $3,129.01 2023
12 Toys, games, sports goods $2,635.20 2023
13 Works of art, antiques $2,557.53 2023
14 Plastics and plastic articles $2,156.66 2023
15 Non-knitted clothing $1,904.59 2023
16 Glass and glassware $1,598.45 2023
17 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $1,583.75 2023
18 Iron and steel $1,223.00 2023
19 Paper, paperboard and articles $1,222.79 2023
20 Unspecified commodities $816.88 2023
21 Ceramic products $805.47 2023
22 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $558.10 2023
23 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $335.53 2023
24 Meat and edible offal $263.76 2023
25 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $263.31 2023
26 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $201.77 2023
27 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $134.58 2023
28 Clocks, watches, parts $115.64 2023
29 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $100.56 2023
30 Live animals $68.48 2023
31 Wood and wood products, charcoal $23.63 2023
32 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $2.46 2023