Burma: Beans and Pulses Update

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   BM2021-0016

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. Burma’s pulses exports in MY 2020/21 are forecast to decrease due to a return to normal export demand with slow trade following the military coup. Post projects that MY 2021/22 exports will be flat with the expectation of regular import demand from India.

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