Myanmar shipped over 160,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice in April of the current financial year 2026-2027 (April-March) through maritime trade channels, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
China is the leading importer of Myanmar rice with 59,750 tonnes, followed by Belgium with 33,330 tonnes, Madagascar with 20,000 tonnes, the Philippines with 19,858 tonnes, Spain with 10,200 tonnes, and Poland with 9,491 tonnes.
Myanmar delivered 81,142 tonnes of rice and 88,417 tonnes of broken rice to foreign trade partners in April, totalling 169,559 tonnes.
Myanmar’s rice export in the financial year 2025-2026 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, Myanmar Fisheries Products Processors and Exporters Association to meet monthly export targets and facilitate exports. — NN/KK

Published Date: May 9, 2026