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The Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders’ Association (MRPTA) announced that it will make arrangements to expand the sale of rice at affordable prices at the Wahdan Rice Commodity Depot in Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Region, as well as at markets managed by the Yangon City Development Committee’s Markets Department.
As part of this initiative to sell rice at reduced prices, Shwebo and Ayeyawady Pawsan varieties, as well as Aemahta rice varieties, are being sold at discounted rates. Since 12 June, distribution and sales have been taking place every Wednesday and Thursday at the Wahdan Rice Commodity Depot, and every Friday and Saturday at markets managed by the Yangon City Development Committee’s Markets Department.
“Currently, Shwebo Pawsan (5-Pyi) is being sold at the Wahdan Commodity Exchange for K31,000 per bag, Ayeyawady Pawsan (5-Pyi) for K24,000 per bag, and Emahta (5-Pyi) for K13,500 per bag. On days when rice is sold at the Wahdan Rice Commodity Depot, between 150 and 200 people come to purchase it. The rice is also available at YCDC-managed markets and through mobile grocery vans. In the mobile grocery vans, Shwebo Pawsan (5-Pyi) is sold for K32,000 per bag, Ayeyawady Pawsan (5-Pyi) for K25,000 per bag, and Emahta (5-Pyi) for K14,000 per bag. We plan to expand sales to additional locations through these market trucks,” said an official from the Wahdan Rice Commodity Depot.
The sale of rice at this reduced price does not have a specific time frame and is conducted following the guidelines of the Myanmar Rice Federation and the Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders’ Association. — ASH/TH

Published Date: July 9, 2025