Myanmar rice export exceeds 300,000 tonnes in Apr-May
Myanmar exported over 305,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice worth US$93 million in April–May of FY 2026/27. April shipments reached 169,559 tonnes ($51 million) and May exports 136,262 tonnes ($42 million). The country exported 2.7 million tonnes worth $861 million in FY 2025/26, supported by government-industry collaboration.
Myanmar sent over 305,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice to foreign countries by sea in the past two months of the current financial year 2026-2027 beginning 1 April, bagging US$93 million, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Myanmar’s rice export volume is registered at 169,559 tonnes ($51 million) in April and 136,262 tonnes ($42 million) in May.
Myanmar’s rice export in the financial year 2025-2026 (April-March) exceeded 2.7 million tonnes, bagging US$861 million, MRF’s data showed. Myanmar generated income of 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 Republic of 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, and Myanmar Fisheries Products Processors and Exporters Association to meet monthly export targets and facilitate exports.
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Source : The GNLM
