Maldives’s largest industry is tourism, which accounts for 28% of GDP and more than 60% of the Maldives foreign exchange. Fishing is the second leading sector in Maldives.

However, agriculture and manufacturing continue to play a minor role in the country’s economy. Agricultural products from Maldives include coconuts, corn, sweet potatoes and fish.

Major industries in the country includes tourism, fish processing, shipping, boat building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining. Maldives export fish products to Thailand, UK, Sri Lanka, Japan, France and Algeria.