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India-Maldives SAFTA.

India-Maldives Trade Framework

India-Maldives SAFTA — In Force via SAFTA ✅. Goods — SAFTA framework; bilateral trade treaty supplements. India-relevant trade: USD USD 0.5B.

India + MaldivesParties

In Force via SAFTA ✅Status

ContinuousIn force

2006 (SAFTA)Signed

Coverage

What this agreement covers.

Goods — SAFTA framework; bilateral trade treaty supplements

Key benefits

Why this agreement matters.

✓ India is Maldives' largest import source
✓ SAFTA LDC preferences provide near-zero tariff for Maldives goods into India
✓ Short sea route — 2 days from Indian west coast ports (Kochi/Mumbai)
✓ India provides essential goods (FMCG, construction materials, pharma, agro) to Maldives

India position

How this FTA relates to India.

India dominant partner — Maldives depends heavily on India

Aggregate trade volume among parties: USD 0.5B

Risk framework

FTA compliance risks.

Risk	Assessment	Mitigation
Maldives is extremely import-dependent — very limited domestic production	Low — India is the natural supplier	Standard export documentation; no major compliance barriers for India-Maldives bilateral trade
China competition in Maldives infrastructure — India-Maldives geopolitics	Medium — Maldives government periodically pivots between India and China	Maintain commercial relationships through private sector; avoid government infrastructure dependency

Beneficiary verticals

Which sectors benefit.

Fmcg Pharma Agro Construction-materials Engineering Tourism-services

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Maldives

Frequently asked

FAQ · India-Maldives SAFTA.

What does India export to Maldives?

Essentially everything Maldives needs — FMCG, agro-food, pharma, construction materials, vehicles, engineering goods, petroleum products. Maldives is ~90% import-dependent for goods.

How does SAFTA benefit Maldives exports to India?

Maldives, as an LDC SAARC member, benefits from India's SAFTA LDC preferences — near-zero tariff for Maldivian goods entering India. Primary Maldives exports to India: fish, agro-food, tourism services (non-tariff).

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India-Maldives SAFTA.

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FTA compliance risks.

Which sectors benefit.

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FAQ · India-Maldives SAFTA.

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