India has approved the export of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives for FY 2025-26 under a bilateral trade agreement. Key commodities include eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, dal, stone aggregate, and river sand, with specified quantity limits. These exports are exempt from any existing or future restrictions and will be processed through six designated Customs ports: Mundra, Tuticorin, Nhava Sheva, ICD Tughlakabad, Kandla, and Visakhapatnam. Additionally, environmental clearances and compliance with Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms are required for river sand and stone aggregate exports.
S. No. | Commodity | Unit | Quantity Allowed for FY 2025-26 |
1 | Eggs | Nos. | 448,913,750 |
2 | Potatoes | MT | 22,589 |
3 | Onions | MT | 37,537 |
4 | Rice | MT | 130,429 |
5 | Wheat Flour | MT | 114,621 |
6 | Sugar | MT | 67,719 |
7 | Dal | MT | 350 |
8 | Stone Aggregate | MT | 1,300,000 |
9 | River Sand | MT | 1,300,000 |
Key Points:
✔ Bilateral Trade Agreement: India and Maldives have agreed on the export of essential commodities for FY 2025-26.
✔ Permitted Commodities: Eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, dal, stone aggregate, and river sand.
✔ Exemption from Restrictions: These exports will not be subject to any current or future prohibitions during the specified period.
✔ Designated Customs Ports: Export is allowed only through six specified ports for restricted/prohibited category items.
Mundra Sea Port (INMUN1)
Tuticorin Sea Port (INTUT1)
Nhava Sheva Sea Port (INNSA1)
ICD Tughlakabad (INTKD6)
Kandla Sea Port (INIXY1)
Visakhapatnam Sea Port (INVTZ1)
✔ Environmental Compliance: River sand and stone aggregate exports require environmental clearances and CRZ compliance.
Notification Reference: DGFT
Notification No. 01/2025-26
01/04/2025