Myanmar Earns $96 Million from Seafood Exports in Four Months

Myanmar is steadily expanding seafood exports to 40 countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Japan, via maritime and border trade channels. In the first four months of the 2025-2026 financial year, starting 1 April, the country shipped over 81,000 tonnes of fish worth US$96 million, according to the Department of Fisheries. Maritime exports reached 45,900 tonnes valued at $67 million, while border trade accounted for 35,000 tonnes worth $29 million. In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, seafood exports totalled $421 million from around 400,000 tonnes. Key products include hilsa, rohu, catfish, seabass, eel, shrimp and crab. With over 140 cold storage facilities nationwide, the fisheries sector continues to strengthen its global presence through quality production and efficient trade logistics.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar, Russia Explore Trading House to Boost Bilateral Trade

The Myanmar Trade Promotion Organization (MyanTrade) met with Mr Konstantin Kanarev, Trade Representative of Russia to Myanmar, on 11 August 2025 to discuss establishing a trading house to strengthen bilateral trade. Talks covered export potential for Myanmar’s agricultural produce, possible imports from Russia, market conditions, trade procedures, and measures to accelerate cooperation. Earlier, MyanTrade held virtual and hybrid meetings on 28 July to promote exports of mango pulp, dried mango, and high-grade coffee to Russia. With Russia importing most mango pulp from India, Myanmar aims to capture part of the 10,000-tonne demand. Officials also discussed boosting coffee exports, focusing on cultivation, production, and varieties suited to the Russian market.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar