Maldives

A small island market supplied mainly by India

Maldives bought US$8.6 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 20% more than in 2020. India sold US$473 million, about 55 times as much. On Maldives' own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.37% of its imports and India about 15%.

Pakistan sold US$8.6 million to the Maldives, led by medicines (US$2.1 million), dried fruit, rice, fresh beef, potatoes and spices.

Imports from Pakistan (2025)
US$ 9 M
Imports from India (2025)
US$ 473 M
India sells
54.7× more
Pakistan's share
0.37%
India's share
14.66%
Total imports
US$ 3.62 B
HS 3004 Packaged medicines
from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 26 M
HS 0813 Dried fruit
from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 0.04 M
HS 1006 Rice
from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 18 M
HS 2506 Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or…
from Pakistan US$ 0.54 M, from India US$ 0.11 M
HS 0201 Fresh or chilled beef
from Pakistan US$ 0.36 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
HS 0701 Potatoes
from Pakistan US$ 0.28 M, from India US$ 3 M
HS 0910 Ginger, turmeric & other spices
from Pakistan US$ 0.26 M, from India US$ 0.71 M
HS 0202 Frozen beef
from Pakistan US$ 0.23 M, from India US$ 10 M
HS 0303 Frozen fish
from Pakistan US$ 0.22 M, from India US$ 0.03 M
HS 2106 Food preparations
from Pakistan US$ 0.22 M, from India US$ 2 M

What does Maldives import from Pakistan?

In 2025, Maldives's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Packaged medicines (HS 3004), US$ 2 M; 2. Dried fruit (HS 0813), US$ 2 M; 3. Rice (HS 1006), US$ 1 M; 4. Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or… (HS 2506), US$ 0.54 M; 5. Fresh or chilled beef (HS 0201), US$ 0.36 M.

How much does Maldives import from Pakistan compared with India?

In 2025, Maldives imported US$ 9 M from Pakistan and US$ 473 M from India. India sells about 54.7 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.37% of Maldives's imports and India 14.66%.

Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Maldives?

Products with room to grow include: Medicines (HS 3004) — India sells US$26 million; Pakistan US$2.1 million. Eggs (HS 0407) — India sells US$18 million. Rice (HS 1006) — India sells US$18 million; Pakistan US$1.4 million. Cement (HS 2523) — Maldives imports US$30 million.

What should Pakistani exporters sell to Maldives, based on India's exports?

Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Maldives buys from India that Pakistan could supply.

How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Maldives?

Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.