Myanmar [Burma] Grain & Cereals insights

Specific data shows that in April, exports were 142,788 tons, in May 259,501 tons, in June 212,416 tons, and in July 230,671 tons, with exports covering over 30 countries worldwide. Currently, there are 60 enterprises nationwide that mainly export through maritime channels, with China, the Philippines, Spain, Madagascar, Poland, and others being the largest purchasers. The Myanmar Rice Federation anticipates that the export volume of rice and broken rice for this fiscal year will exceed 3 million tons. For comparison, in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, a total of 2.487 million tons of rice and broken rice were exported, generating 1.129 billion USD. The main exported varieties are the Amata/Asong types, including Hindoka, Dietin, Yednado, Asong Yaju, Klenmra, Tonbu, GW-11, Suxiu, 747, Dib, Nangao, and other indica rice varieties. It is worth noting that the prices of these main export varieties have been consistently declining in the domestic market.

The Myanmar Ministry of Commerce, based on the reasonable profits of farmers, rice mills, and distributors, and referencing last year's market prices, global market prices, and other commodity prices, announced the rice sales guidance price for August. Ordinary quality rice is priced at 59,000 to 71,000 Myanmar kyat (approximately 97 to 116 Chinese yuan) per 108-pound bag (about 49 kilograms), export-standard rice is priced at 68,000 to 78,000 Myanmar kyat (112 to 128 Chinese yuan) per bag, while some varieties, 90-day early-maturing rice, and rice produced in the Irrawaddy, Yangon, and Bago regions are priced at 79,000 to 99,000 Myanmar kyat (130 to 162 Chinese yuan) per bag; medium-high quality rice is priced at 90,000 to 155,000 Myanmar kyat (147 to 254 Chinese yuan) per bag. The Myanmar Ministry of Commerce requires that the selling price must not exceed the guidance price by more than 8%. The Myanmar Rice Association stated that actions such as excessively high selling prices, short-weight, and non-compliant product quality will be subject to fines, taxation, and prosecution.

Core Tip: According to the Myanmar Global New Light of Myanmar on August 6, the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) reported that during the 2025/26 fiscal year (April to July), Myanmar exported over 840,000 tons of rice and broken rice, generating $290 million in revenue. The exports were mainly shipped by sea, with only a small portion exported through border trade ports. Specifically, in April, 142,700 tons were exported, generating $52 million; in May, 259,500 tons were exported, generating $91 million; in June, 212,400 tons were exported, generating $71 million; and in July, 230,600 tons were exported, generating $77 million.