Myanmar aims to surpass national export targets amid economic growth

Officials concerned are helping solve the problems of companies that can export aquatic products in cooperation with relevant associations and departments so as to meet and exceed the national export target, including the main exports such as rice, beans, corn and rubber, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce.
In order to export according to the target specifications, officials are also helping to solve the difficulties encountered in exporting in coordination with associations like 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 and Myanmar Fishery Products Processors and Exporters Association.
Among foreign exports, 2.5 million tonnes of rice are destined to be exported in the financial year 2024-2025. According to statistics of 4 June 2024, eight rice ships are docked at eight international ports to export rice.
A total of 135,920 tonnes of rice, including 12,500 tonnes of rice from Alone International Port Termina, 12,500 tonnes from Yangon International Gateway Terminal, 10,000 tonnes from the Myanmar Terminal (formerly known as Bo Aung Kyaw Port Terminal), 9,800 tonnes from Wilmar International Port Terminal and 91,120 tonnes from Sule Pagoda Wharves will be exported. In addition, four more ships will arrive at Yangon International Port to export 74,000 tonnes of rice. — MNA/KZL