Nyein Nyein

Myanmar bagged over US$1.129 billion from exporting 2.48 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in the 2024-2025 financial year (1 April–31 March), slightly below the Myanmar Rice Federation’s projected target of 2.5 million tonnes.

Myanmar’s rice and broken rice exports reached over 840,000 tonnes in April-July of the current financial year 2025-2026, bagging US$290 million, according to Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Myanmar exported over 142,700 tonnes of rice and broken rice worth $52 million in April, over 529,500 tonnes worth $91 million in May, over 212,400 tonnes worth $71 million in June, and 230,671 tonnes valued at $77 million in July. Rice exports mainly depend on sea trade, while only small volumes were exported to neighbouring countries via border points.
The federation aims to achieve three million tonnes of rice exports in the current FY. 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-31 March). The federation projected to export 2.5 million tonnes of rice in the FY 2024-2025, falling short of the target.

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: August 6, 2025