Myanmar is expected to export over 40,000 tonnes of pineapples in the 2025–2026 financial year, according to the Myanmar Pineapple Growers and Exporters Association. Once grown mainly for domestic consumption, pineapples—particularly premium varieties like Thibaw—are now being cultivated for export, with China as the key market. The country has over 20,000 acres of pineapple plantations, mostly in Shan and Kachin states. Northern Shan alone yields 80,000–100,000 tonnes annually. Farmers are adopting GAP and organic practices using techniques from China, Thailand, and Sri Lanka to meet international quality standards.
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar