Myanmar’s bilateral trade with Germany reaches $460 mln in past ten months

The value of trade between Myanmar and Germany from October to July of the current financial year 2020-2021 exceeded US$460 million, according to data of the Ministry of Commerce.
Over 600 acres of coffee cultivated in Sagaing Region
A total of 608 acres of coffee plants have been cultivated in the Sagaing region this year, said Head of Sagaing Region Department of Agriculture U Win Hlaing Oo.
Sesame seeds price rising on Kyat depreciation
THE weaker Kyat and strong demand caused the sesame seed price to remain on an upward trend, Mandalay wholesale market’s price data indicated.
Pigeon pea prices double on extension of import validity period by India
THE price of pigeon pea rose to double in the recent days following the news of extension in the import validity period by India, Mandalay traders said.
Sugar price remains in bull market
THE price of sugar has spiked since April-end, on account of the low stockpile and Kyat weakening against the US dollar in the local forex market.
Myanmar’s foreign trade value drops by $7.39 bln this FY
MYANMAR’S foreign trade value hit over US$27.151 billion till 3 September in the current financial year 2020- 21, declining by $7.39 billion when compared to the same period of last FY, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Myanmar ships $128 mln worth over 190,000 tonnes of pigeon peas this FY
At present, the price of pigeon pea in India is rising following the relaxation on bean import quota by India.