Nyaungdon June 17
Local merchants from Nyaungdon Township of Ayeyawady Region sold 70,000 viss of tilapia to Yangon market in May 2025, said Daw
Khin Khin Htay, the owner of marine product trading in Nyaungdon Township.
In April of this year, up to 50,000 viss of tilapia fish from Nyaungdon Township were successfully delivered and sold to the Yangon market. In May, up to 70,000 viss were delivered and sold.
It is reported that in this region, fishery trade businesses purchase locally sourced fishery products, clean them systematically, and continue to export and sell them to the Yangon market.
"From our side, we mainly supply fishery products to the Yangon market. Since there is strong demand for tilapia fish in the local Yangon market, we were able to sell large volumes in viss weight. With such high volumes being delivered and sold, both producers and traders are doing well. Due to the increasing demand for fish, fish farmers are also increasing their stock," said Daw Khin Khin Htay.
Tilapia fish from Nyaungdon Township include both farm-raised and naturally caught varieties. The farming period for tilapia fish is about two and a half to three months. It is reported that tilapia fish delivered from Wakema Township to the Yangon market are currently being sold at prices as high as 14,500 kyats per viss.
Kyaw Kyaw Lin

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

Thailand's formal trade proposal will be submitted to the U.S. this week, with the first round of discussions set to take place online, the country's finance minister said on Tuesday, as it seeks to head off the threat of higher U.S. tariffs.  The Southeast Asian nation faces a 36% U.S. tariff on its exports if a reduction cannot be negotiated before a 90-day pause that caps President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs at a baseline of 10% expires in July.

Formal trade negotiations with the United States will commence this week, starting with technical discussions at the official level, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira told reporters.  "The latest formal proposal will be submitted following these discussions this week. After that, the first round of discussions with the U.S. will be conducted online," he said, without giving a date.

Any potential in-person meetings would be considered after the initial talks, Pichai said.  The formal proposal to be submitted would be under the main criteria previously announced, he said.  Last month, Pichai said the country had submitted a proposal to Washington that aims to address the trade imbalance, and includes measures to enhance market access for U.S. exports and tackle transshipment violations, as well as Thai investment that would create U.S. jobs.

On Monday, the commerce minister expressed confidence that both countries could agree on good terms on tariffs, possibly as low as 10%.  The United States was Thailand's largest export market last year, accounting for 18.3% of total shipments worth $55 billion. Washington has put its trade deficit with Thailand at $45.6 billion.

A meeting to consider a 157 billion baht ($4.8 billion) economic stimulus project will be held on Wednesday, Pichai said, to support a sluggish economy, which could grow by just over 1% this year due to the impact of U.S. tariffs.  Pichai also said he is open to working with any candidate chosen as the next central bank governor from the list of applicants, leaving the decision to the selection committee. He said he has already been closely engaging with the central bank on various collaborative matters.

Ref : Reuter

Mawlamyinegyun June 16
Local merchants from Mawlamyinegyun Township of Ayeyawady Region sold a large number of green clams to Yangon market in May, said Daw Moe Myint, the owner of fishery product trading in Mawlamyinegyun Township.
They supply green clams to Yangon market. In April, they sent 50,000 green clams to Yangon market, in comparison with 70,000 viss in May due to high demand from Yangon.
She disclosed: “Green clams are in high demand at Yangon market. Merchants sent larger volume of green clams to Yangon in previous months. Local fishermen catch fish, prawn and crabs naturally. They send fishery products including green clams to Yangon market via Mawlamyinegyun Township.
High demand reflects creation of more and more job opportunities for fishermen and those in production chain. At present green clam fetches K15,500 per viss.”
Merchants and businesspersons purchase marine products from fishermen in Mawlamyinegyun Township to sell it with systematic processing and packaging process to Yangon market which distributes fishery products to other regions and states.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar Pulses, Beans, Maize and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association aims to achieve sesame and maize export targets of US$517 million in the 2025-2026 financial year.
The association targets to export 1.36 million bags of maize in the 2025-2026 financial year to bag $354 million. Around 90,000 tonnes of sesame are also planned to be exported this FY, with an expected income of $163 million.
The association is making efforts to export value-added products such as corn silage and corn syrup. At present, the sesame export market has been sluggish. Therefore, the association is exploring new market potentials, and discussions with trade partners are ongoing.
Myanmar exported 2.4 million tonnes of maize in the previous financial year 2024-2025, generating an income of $574 million. Thailand is the top importer of Myanmar’s maize. Myanmar’s maize is flowing into Thailand under a zero-tariff benefit. Thailand gives the green light for maize imports under zero tariff (with Form-D), between 1 February and 31 August. Myanmar also exports maize to India, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Myanmar’s various sesame exports amounted to $114 million with 74,000 tonnes. Myanmar’s sesame is primarily exported to China, and also sent to Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Japan and Singapore. — ASH/KK

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The No 3 Heavy Industries Enterprise under the Ministry of Industry invited a tender for the procurement of 573,200 visses of A-grade long-staple cotton, 600,000 visses of A-grade cotton and 100,000 visses of C-grade cotton in the current financial year 2024-2025.
A tender submission will be accepted by 16 June 2025. The No 3 Heavy Industries Enterprise informed the Myanmar Cotton and Cotton Products Merchant Association of a tender invitation situation in order to source raw materials for cotton ginning factories.
Individuals can enquire about details through the contact numbers of the production department of the No 3 Heavy Industries Enterprises located at Office 37 in Nay Pyi Taw at 067 3408138, 067 3408439, and 067 3408492. — NN/KK

The Myanmar Pulses, Beans, Maize and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association aims to export two million tonnes of various pulses in the current financial year 2025-2026, beginning 1 April.
Myanmar delivered 2.14 million tonnes of various pulses to international markets in the previous financial year, earning US$1.82 billion.
Myanmar mainly exports black gram, green gram and pigeon peas to foreign markets. Of them, black gram and pigeon peas are primarily shipped to India, while green gram is exported to China and Europe.
Myanmar’s pulses export revenue accounts for 38 per cent of agricultural produce export, yearly generating over $1 to 1.5 billion.
Myanmar is one of the world’s largest bean producers. Myanmar’s agriculture sector is the backbone of the country’s economy, and it contributes to over 30 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product. There are over 17 million acres of paddy and 10 million acres of pulses and beans in the country. The country’s second-largest production is pulses and beans, accounting for 33 per cent of agricultural produce and covering over 20 per cent of growing acres.
India has growing demand and consumption requirements for black grams and pigeon peas. According to a Memorandum of Understanding between Myanmar and India signed on 18 June 2021, India will import 250,000 tonnes of black grams and 100,000 tonnes of pigeon peas (tur) from Myanmar for five consecutive years from the 2021-2022 financial year to the 2025-2026 financial year. This G-to-G pact will not affect the pulses’ annual quota set by India. Myanmar’s exporters are also entitled to deliver the pulses to India under that yearly quota.
The Myanmar Pulses, Beans, Maize and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association stated that black grams, which India primarily purchases, are commonly found only in Myanmar, whereas pigeon peas, green gram and chickpeas are grown in African countries and Australia. — NN/KK

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Kyunhla June 3
More than 11,000 acres of pigeon peas will be planted in Kyunhla Township, Kantbalu District, Sagaing Region in this rainy season, according to the Department of Agriculture for Kyunhla Township.
During the 2025-2026 rain crops planting season, Kyunhla Township is planned to plant 11,541 acres of pigeon peas, and the planting will begin from June to September this year.
“This year, we planned to plant more than 11,000 acres of pigeon peas in the rainy season. We will work to meet the target acres. We will also work to improve the yield of pigeon peas.
We grow pigeon peas separately and also as a hybrid,” said Daw Myint Myint Yi, head of the Department of Agriculture for Kyunhla Township. This year, the Township Department of Agriculture will provide field education to farmers growing pigeon peas in Kyunhla Township on selecting good varieties, proper planting methods, pest prevention, and good yields.

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

The Myanmar Fertilizer, Seed and Pesticide Entrepreneurs Association (MFSPEA) announced that fertilizer reference prices have remained stable in the first half of 2025.
The reference prices for June 2025 stayed the same as those of the previous months. They are set at K95,000 per 50-kilogramme bag of Urea fertilizer (large granular), K124,000 per 50-kilogramme bag of Rock Phosphate and K135,000 per 50-kilogramme bag of Di Ammonium Phosphate.
The prices may vary a bit depending on transport charges in other regions and states, as the aforementioned prices are set for the Yangon Region, MFSPEA stated.
Additionally, reference prices will be further announced as per rules and regulations. For overcharging, consumers can complain to the committee through contact numbers 067 410032 and 09 988539360. MFSPEA has already asked the member companies to stick to the reference prices.
At present, the Fertilizer Committee holds a quarterly meeting to ensure quality fertilizer for growers without facing shortages. Under the approval of the Fertilizer Technology Group, 12,297 fertilizer registrations have been granted after the 43rd meeting of the Fertilizer Committee. With individuals’ consent, 2,088 registrations were voluntarily cancelled. The department revoked 2,867 registrations for expiration of validity, and 7,342 registrations are still under processing. — NN/KK

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Kalay June 2
Statistics of Kalay Township Agriculture Department stated that local farmers will grow more than 23,000 acres of maize and sweet corns in coming monsoon in Kalay Township of Sagaing Region. For the 2025–2026 monsoon cropping season, it has been planned to cultivate a total of 23,282 acres of crops in Kalay Township — 17,254 acres of maize and 6,028 acres of sweet corn. Cultivation will take place from June to December this year.
“Kalay Township has planned to cultivate over 23,000 acres of maize and sweet corn during this year’s monsoon cropping season. We will work to ensure that the targeted acreage is fully cultivated. In order to ensure successful crop yields, we will also provide agricultural knowledge and educate farmers on pest and disease prevention,” said Daw Marn Awe, Head of the Kalay Township Department of Agriculture.
This year, the Kalay Township Department of Agriculture will support maize and sweet corn farmers through training sessions, field demonstrations, preventive measures against stem borers, and integrated pest management systems. Farmers will also receive knowledge about the use of neembased pesticides and natural remedies like ginger and chili, as well as general agricultural best practices.
In Kalay Township, maize cultivation yields over 50 baskets per acre, with an estimated production cost of around K500,000 per acre.
For sweet corn, each acre can yield about 15,000 ears of corn, with the cost of cultivation exceeding K500,000 per acre.

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) stated that Myanmar is working towards achieving Geographical Indication (GI) status for Myanma Pawsan Rice in the global market although it has already achieved popularity in the international market.
Myanma Pawsan was first exported in the 2001-2002 financial year, and Pyapon Pawsan won the third prize for World’s Best Rice at the World Rice Conference held in the Philippines in 2009 and the World’s Best Rice award in 2011 held in Vietnam. Myanma Pawsan is regarded as Myanma Pearl Rice in the global rice market.
Moreover, efforts are being made to grab GI, the trust of the purchasing country and maintain the rice quality. Efforts will be made to integrate regionally cultivated varieties of Pawsan using technology in a way that preserves the original Pawsan’s quality and characteristics. Production will also be based on the preferences of domestic and international consumers and market demand. In addition, priority will be given to export to countries with the highest demand and market potential for Myanmar rice, such as China, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.
Ayeya Pawsan rice is mainly consumed in Ayeyawady, Yangon, Taninthayi regions and Mon and Shan states, while Shwebo Pawsan is consumed in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Mandalay and Sagaing regions.
The original Pawsan was cultivated in Myaungmya township of Ayeyawady Region in 1922, Pawsan Baygya rice from Kyauktan township of Yangon Region was cultivated in Shwebo township of Sagaing Region in 1997-1998, and the cultivation of Shwebo Pawsan rice variety has been expanded in the country.
The market share of Myanmar rice, including Pawsan, is 21 per cent in China, 27 per cent in Belgium, four per cent in the Philippines and five per cent in Indonesia. — ASH/KTZH

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar