MYANMAR’S rice export in the past ten months of the current financial year 2025-2026, beginning 1 April, exceeded 2.3 million tonnes worth US$735 million, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Myanmar conveyed over 142,000 tonnes ($52M) in April, over 529,000 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 over 310,000 tonnes ($92M) in October, 263,815 tonnes ($76M) in November, over 331,869 tonnes in December ($99M) and 208,847 tonnes in January 2026 ($60M).
Myanmar’s rice trade is heavily reliant on sea trade. The federation aims to achieve three million tonnes of rice exports in the current FY.
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 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
