In a statement published on 01 February 2026, MMA noted that the merchandise trade balance of the Maldives has remained in deficit, with the value of goods imported exceeding the value of goods exported.
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The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has issued an update on the merchandise trade balance of the Maldives.
In a statement published on 01 February 2026, MMA noted that the merchandise trade balance of the Maldives has remained in deficit, with the value of goods imported exceeding the value of goods exported.
Additionally, MMA also noted that in balance payments, a transaction is recorded as an import or export of goods when there is a change in ownership of goods between residents and non-residents.
Moreover, on 02 February 2026, MMA published a separate press release regarding the authority receiving a shipment of MVR100 notes. In their press, MMA noted that the shipment was brought in on 02 February 2026, due to a decline in the stock of the MVR100 notes.
