Global New Light of Myanmar

The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) aimed to reach three million tonnes of rice export in the current financial year 2025-2026, beginning 1 April.
Myanmar conveyed over 400,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice to foreign trade partners in the past two months (April-May), comprising over 217,070 tonnes of rice and 185,213 tonnes of broken rice, Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF)’s trade chart showed.
Myanmar sent over 402,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice to international markets by sea, while 280 tonnes were exported to neighbouring countries through land border crossings.
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 2024-2025 financial year.
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: June 17, 2025