MYANMAR’S rice and broken rice exports hit over one million tonnes in April-August of the current financial year 2025- 2026, bagging US$355 million, according to Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Myanmar exported over 142,700 tonnes of rice and broken rice worth $52 million in April, over 529,500 tonnes worth $91 million in May, over 212,400 tonnes worth $71 million in June, 230,671 tonnes valued at $77 million in July and 192,984 tonnes worth $65 million in August. Rice exports mainly depend on sea trade, while only small volumes were exported to neighbouring countries via border points.
The federation aims to achieve three million tonnes of rice exports in the current FY.
Myanmar bagged over $1.129 billion from 2.48 million tonnes of rice and broken rice exports in the financial year 2024-2025 (1 April-31 March). The federation is projected to export 2.5 million tonnes of rice in the FY 2024- 2025, falling short of the target.
Ministry of Commerce is working together with the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Myanmar Rice Federation, Myanmar Pulses, Beans, Maize and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association, Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association, Myanmar Industries Association, Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers Association, Myanmar Fisheries Products Processors and Exporters Association to meet monthly export targets and facilitate exports. — NN/KK
