Fisheries Dept aims to generate $750M from fishery exports
Department of Fisheries aims to export over 530,000 tonnes of fishery products in the current financial year 2025-2026 and expects to attain US$750 million.
Myanmar conveyed 82,773 tonnes of fishery products in the first quarter (April-June), bagging $119.6 million.
Myanmar is endeavouring to accelerate the productivity of agriculture and livestock sectors, contributing to self-sufficiency and exports. Myanmar conveyed over 550,000 tonnes of fisheries worth $722 million to external markets in the past FY 2024-2025.
Myanmar steadily exports seafood to 40 countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Japan, through maritime and border trade channels. Myanmar Fisheries Federation and Fisheries Department joined hands to bolster fisheries exports.
More than 20 fish species, including hilsa, rohu, catfish, and seabass, are conveyed to foreign markets, according to Myanmar Fisheries Federation. There are over 140 fishery cold storage facilities, and the department is granting annual licence renewals. — NN/KK
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