Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives, though the smallest South Asian nation in land area, has
historically served as a vital maritime hub and transit
point connecting global trade routes. As one of the earliest South Asian countries to join the Belt and Road Initiative, the Maldives maintains profound cooperative ties with China.
In 2025, the landmark Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Maldives (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement") officially took effect. This groundbreaking pact represents both the Maldives' first bilateral FTA and China's inaugural comprehensive free trade agreement with a South Asian nation.
This transformative agreement will profoundly reshape bilateral economic relations, eliminating tariffs on nearly 96% of tax categories covering over 95% of traded goods. Chinese exports including ships, electrical equipment, furniture, and agricultural products like vegetables and fruits。 Those products will enjoy preferential tariffs, while Maldives-originated aquatic products and other specialties gain zero-tariff access to the Chinese market.
On May 13,Big Trade Data launched its exclusive Maldives trade data platform – the world's most comprehensive commercial intelligence resource detailing buyer/seller profiles, product specifications, quantities, weights, transaction values, and port information. This unprecedented database empowers global enterprises to navigate the Indian Ocean's emerging trade frontier with precision.
As a pioneer in foreign trade big data,Big Trade Data provides access to import/export customs records from over 80 countries dating back to 2010. Our solutions enable businesses to pinpoint target companies, verify corporate credentials, analyze commodity trade trends and flows, while delivering data-driven market strategies for global expansion success.
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