Nyein Nyein.

A rice map showing rice flow from producing districts to markets of each region and state must be reported, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Representatives of MRF and Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders Association met owners of rice depots and retail shops, and brokers on 9 May 2025 at the meeting hall of Myanmar Agribusiness Public Company in Yangon and discussed rice trade flow patterns from one region to another in the rice supply chain.
The meeting also focused on transactions as per the set reference price and seeking registration on the online registration platform: Myanmar Rice Online (MyRO).
Additionally, updating their monthly report of inventory list, checking warehouses and access to reference prices and rice flow pattern from producing areas to others were also discussed.
The Ministry of Commerce issued May’s reasonable prices for all varieties; K60,000-K72,000 per 108-pound bag of non-premium rice varieties (Aemahta, Ngasein, Sinthukha, Ngasein Yakyaw, Kayinma, Yadanatoe, Tunpu, GW-11, 747, Theepu, Shweman, and Nankauk, among others), K68,000-K78,000 per bag of rice varieties (Zeeya, Ngwetoe, Minaya, Hnankauk, Shweman) that are consumed locally and exported, K75,000 to K99,000 to Shwethwe, Anyatha, Pakan, Hmawby 2, Hmawby 3, 90-day short matured rice, Manaw Thukha, Sinthuka, Byawtun, Ayeyapadetha, Ayeyamin produced from Ayeyawady, Yangon and Bago regions, K90,000-K150,000 to moderate quality rice including Magyantaw, Ayeyamin and Ayeyapadetha produced from Mandalay, Magway, Sagaing, Nay Pyi Taw and upper Myanmar regions, and premium Pawsan rice ( Ayeyawady Pawsan, Shwebo Pawsan). The retailers are not entitled to make a profit of more than eight per cent of the set reasonable market prices. Non-compliance with the set prices is subject to legal actions, the ministry announced. — NN/KK

Published Date: May 13, 2025