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The military coup continues to negatively impact Burma’s economy. Arriving shipments, however, are being cleared, and trade is continuing in some fashion or another.

This report lists the export certificates required for food and agricultural products shipped to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Several state institutions regulate food imports into Sri Lanka, making the process complicated and time consuming. The regulations are comprehensive and restrict trade.

Burma’s rice exports in June are forecast lower due to the continued closure of several check points along the Burma-China border and lower demand from EU countries.

Prior to the February 1, 2021 military coup, Burma was in the process of updating many of its laws and regulations.

This report lists the major certificates required by the Burmese government agencies for U.S agricultural products exported to Burma.

The Sri Lankan government is restricting and banning the import of fertilizers and agrochemicals (including insecticides and herbicides).

Wheat consumption is forecast to decrease in 2021 due to economic contraction and cash shortages post-coup and the continued negative impact from COVID-19.

The February 1, 2021, military coup continues to negatively impact Burma’s economy.

In May 2021, Burma’s rice exports are forecast to decline with the expectation of the continued closure of Burma-China border checkpoints to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

USDA's timely intervention and negotiations averted the potential rejection and loss of a roughly 7,500 live bird shipment from the U.S. valued at about $156,000.

Burma’s beans and pulses production in MY 2021/22 is forecast to decrease due to reduced use of fertilizers and pesticides and a return to rice production in low-land areas with the expectation of favorable weather.