ENTREPRENEURS from Belarus have reportedly made offers to purchase Myanmar mango products, according to the Myanmar Mango Market and Technology Development Association.

Businesspeople from Belarus have proposed to buy whole mangoes, including varieties such as Seintalone, Machitsu, Shwehintha, and Padamya Ngamauk mango, produced in Myanmar.

“Belarus is not only interested in fresh mangoes, but has also expressed interest in dried mango and mango squash. We have requested them to share technology so that production can meet their national guidelines. Similarly, exports to China require compliance with GACC standards. Therefore, for exports to Belarus, we have requested information on the required standards so that we can scale up production accordingly. On our side, there is already sufficient raw material available for export; what is needed from them is the relevant technology. For dried mango, there are both mechanical drying methods using dryers and traditional sun-drying methods. For mango squash, there are also variations depending on whether preservatives are used or not. At present, we are awaiting their guidelines and technical specifications,” said an official from the association.

During the previous export season, mango squash from Seintalone, Machitsu, Shwehintha, and Padamya Ngamauk varieties was also processed, canned, and frozen for trial exports to several countries, including China, Russia, and Singapore, where it reportedly fetched good prices. — ASH/ MKKS