According to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), the country’s rice and broken rice exports surpassed over one million tonnes in April-August of the current financial year 2025-2026. Notably, the country has earned over US$355 million. Not only this, Myanmar exported around 142,700 tonnes of rice and broken rice worth $52 million in April and over 529,500 tonnes worth $91 million in May, over 212,400 tonnes worth $71 million in June, 230,671 tonnes valued at $77 million in July and 192,984 tonnes worth $65 million in August.
What About Myanmar’s Rice Exports From Last Year?
Rice exports mainly rely on sea trade, whereas only small volumes were exported to neighbouring countries through border points. The federation intends to achieve three million tonnes of rice exports in the current financial year.
Myanmar earned over $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 is projected to export 2.5 million tonnes of rice in the Financial Year 2024-2025, falling short of the target. Ministry of Commerce is working closely with the several organisations such as 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 achieve monthly export targets and support exports.