Maldives-Mauritius Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $11.34M total volume •Maldives surplus: $11.34M

MaldivesMauritius

$11.34M

Exports (2023)

MauritiusMaldives

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$11.34M

Surplus for Maldives

Total Trade

$11.34M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Maldives and Mauritius. Green line shows exports from Maldives, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Maldives-Mauritius commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

MaldivesMauritius Exports

$11.34M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
67.3% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$7.63M
67.3% of exports
2Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$3.59M
31.7% of exports
3Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$101,055
0.9% of exports
4Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$19,461
0.2% of exports
5Wine: sparkling
$720
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Maldives's export portfolio to Mauritius demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MauritiusMaldives Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64
$56,518
Infinity% of imports
2Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$56,467
Infinity% of imports
3Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted)
$55,446
Infinity% of imports
4Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
$54,336
Infinity% of imports
5Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530
$42,588
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Maldives's import pattern from Mauritius reveals significant dependencyin footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Maldives demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes to Mauritius, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $11.34M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Maldives-Mauritius Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $11.34 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Maldives maintains a surplus of $11.34 million
  • Export Focus: Maldives's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Mauritius include footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $11.34M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Maldives leveraging its comparative advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Maldives's specialization in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanescomplements Mauritius's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $11.34M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $11.34M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $11.34 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes and footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Maldives's trade surplus of $11.34 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Maldives and Mauritius represents a total trade volume of $11.34 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Maldives, with exports exceeding importsby $11.34 million.

Export Strengths

Maldives's exports to Mauritius total $11.34 million, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, representing $7.63M or67.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Mauritius amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64, with Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Maldives's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023