Myanmar rice exports bag over US$230M in Apr-July

MYANMAR’S rice and broken rice exports through maritime transport reached 699,730 tonnes in the past four months of the current financial year 2026-2027 beginning 1 April, bagging US$232 million, according to Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).

Myanmar’s rice export volume is registered at 169,559 tonnes ($51 million) in April, 136,262 tonnes ($42 million) in May, 223,714 tonnes ($74 million) in June and 170,195 tonnes ($64 million) in July.

Myanmar aims to achieve export targets of 1.8 million tonnes of rice and 1.2 million tonnes of broken rice through sea and border trade routes this FY, totalling three million tonnes.

Myanmar’s rice exports in the FY 2025-2026 (April-March) exceeded 2.7 million tonnes, bagging $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, Myanmar Fisheries Products Processors and Exporters Association to meet monthly export targets and facilitate exports.

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