Electricity—imports: 4 million kWh (1996)
Agriculture—products: rice, corn, root crops, citrus, foodgrains; dairy products, eggs
Exports: $99 million (f.o.b., 1997 est.)
Exports—commodities: cardamom, gypsum, timber, handicrafts, cement, fruit, electricity (to India), precious stones, spices
Exports—partners: India 94%, Bangladesh
Imports: $131 million (c.i.f., 1997 est.)
Imports—commodities: fuel and lubricants, grain, machinery and parts, vehicles, fabrics, rice
Imports—partners: India 77%, Japan, UK, Germany, US
Debt—external: $87 million (1996)
Economic aid—recipient: $73.8 million (1995)