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