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Attaché Report (GAIN)

Burma: Rice Trade - Monthly

Post forecasts smaller Burmese rice exports in March due to a smaller supply; however, Burmese rice exports will remain strong due to high world prices and anticipated strong demand from African and EU countries, China, and the Philippines.
The Burmese Government published new labeling requirements for prepackage food on January 20, 2022. An unofficial translation of the original order is attached to this report.
The February 1, 2021, military coup continues to negatively impact Burma’s economy.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Burma: Rice Trade - Monthly

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.