MYANMAR’S rice export in the past eight months of the current financial year 2025-2026, beginning 1 April, reached over 1.78 million tonnes worth US$575 million, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Myanmar conveyed over 142,000 tonnes ($52M) in April, over 250,000 tonnes ($90M) in May, 210,000 tonnes ($71M) in June, over 230,000 tonnes ($77M) in July, over 190,000 tonnes ($65M) in August and 160,000 tonnes ($52M) in September and 310,000 tonnes ($92M) in October and 263,815 tonnes ($76M) in November, totaling 1.787 million tonnes worth around $575 million, said a representative of the Myanmar Rice Federation.
Myanmar mostly relies on sea trade for rice export.
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).
Ministry of Commerce is working together with the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Myanmar Rice Federation, 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
