India has permitted the export of 67,719 tonnes of sugar to the Maldives for the 2025-26 fiscal year under an existing bilateral trade agreement. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification specifying export quotas for various essential commodities, including eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, and dal.
According to the DGFT, the approved export quantities include:
- Potatoes: 22,589 tonnes
- Onions: 37,537 tonnes
- Rice: 130,429 tonnes
- Wheat Flour: 114,621 tonnes
- Sugar: 67,719 tonnes
- Dal: 350 tonnes
- Stone Aggregate: 1.3 million tonnes
- River Sand: 1.3 million tonnes
The notification states that these exports will be exempt from any current or future restrictions or prohibitions during the specified period. Essential commodities falling under restricted or prohibited categories will be permitted for export to the Maldives only through designated customs stations, including Mundra, Tuticorin, Nhava Sheva, Tughlakabad, Kandla, and Visakhapatnam.
Additionally, exports of river sand and stone aggregate will be subject to environmental clearances, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms, and compliance with relevant state regulations.
This agreement reflects ongoing trade cooperation between India and the Maldives, ensuring the supply of essential goods while adhering to regulatory requirements.
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