Estimated distribution among Ports of Loading - 60% from Singapore and Far-east, 2% from South Africa, 8% from Persian Gulf, 5% from Colombo, 4% from Indian ports (Tuticorin, Mumbai & Madras), and 21% from other ports of Australia, Europe/USA, etc.
Market for 2002 is about 9,000 TEU. Predict not much, but about 3% increase in this year due to the development of new tourist resorts, and tourism in general.
Annual arrival of tourists now stands more than 300,000 per year.
Major commodities imported are; Foodstuff, and building materials.
Major commodities exported are; Various kinds of processed and fresh/frozen fish, and ready-made garments mostly by air.
Market growth; is expected at 10% in imports, 5% in exports. Present trend of imports will there be for another 5/10 years due to additional islands being leased for tourist hotel development and construction, and many other social and infrastructure developments being underway.
Tourism which is the main income of the country, and foreign investment are in the upward trend due to the Government's constructive and dependable policy, hence sustainable throughout.
Sea port development is ahead, for domestic use in both of the two growth centers identified by the Government one in the northern and the other in the southern atolls.
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