The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) cleared 4,837 containers of perishable goods in August.
MPL said it cleared 2,808 20-foot containers and 2,029 40-foot containers.
According to MPL statistics, 154 containers of perishable goods were cleared daily. This is five percent lower than last July. In July, 164 containers of perishable goods were cleared daily.
Quantity of perishable goods imported
- Watermelons: 26,248
- Bananas: 9,748
- Pumpkin: 3,271
- Pineapple: 7,4
- Cabbage: 12,551
- Onions: 45,0
- Garlic: 21,362
- Tomatoes: 11,946
- Eggs: 57,609
Compared to July, the overall volume of perishable goods imported in August was lower. Imports of pineapple and tomatoes fell by four percent, while imports of garlic fell by six percent, eggs by two percent and onions by 15 percent.
Some 16 container ships and 19 conventional ships arrived in the Maldives carrying perishable goods in August.
