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China leads Myanmar rice imports in Apr
Nyein Nyein.
China is the largest importer of Myanmar rice, with over 61,500 tonnes of rice and broken rice in April, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Belgium is the second largest importer of Myanmar rice with over 20,000 tonnes, followed by 13,300 tonnes to the UK, over 12,000 to Bulgaria, over 8,500 to Spain, over 5,790 to the Philippines, over 3,300 to Poland, and 2,600 to Indonesia.
Myanmar exported over 140,000 tonnes of rice to the international market by sea in April.
Myanmar bagged over US$1.129 billion from 2.48 million tonnes of rice and broken rice exports in the financial year 2024-2025 (1 April 2024-31 March 2025). The federation aims to achieve 2.5 million tonnes of rice exports in the FY 2024-2025, falling short of the target slightly.
Ministry of Commerce is working together with 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. — NN/KK
Published Date: May 20, 2025