Maesae, 18 February
Despite fears on coronavirus that emerged in China, the flow of the commodity between Myanmar and Thailand is in a normal condition, without affecting imports and exports at Maesae trade camp, according to U Soe Naing, official in charge of the camp.
“Coronavirus infection in China currently does not affect Maesae trade camp and the volume of exports increased during these days at the camp,” said U Nyi Nyi Tun, a customs officer at the camp.
Currently, Myanmar is mainly exporting corn and dry chilli to Thailand and importing coffee mix and artificial sweetening agent for seasoning food from Thailand. Compared to other trade camps in Myanmar, Maesae trade camp is handling the second largest volume of exports to Thailand, exceeding its target of export volume. In the beginning months of this financial year that started on October, 2019, the volume of exports to Thailand from the camp exceeded the target. The volume of imports from Thailand at the camp has reached nearly 60 pct. of its target, according to U Soe Naing, official in charge of the camp.
Corn produced in Kayah state is priced at K 300 per viss (1.63 kg). The corn is fetching a price of K 500 per viss when imported to Thailand.—Wut Yi (IPRD)
Translated by Aung Zaw Lin
