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Production of rice, corn, beans, and pulses is forecast to rise in MY 2014/15 and MY 2015/16, offering greater export opportunities.

Myanmar government officials confirmed an avian flu outbreak among the fowl population in the Monywa District (central Myanmar) on February 26, 2015.

Myanmar exported 57,721 metric tons of beans and pulses in October 2014, down 13 percent from last month’s level due to the new crop season in India.

Post conducted a buying mission with a Myanmar importer to the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City during June 25 - July 1, 2014.

Myanmar exported 196,760 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in March 2014, up by 90 percent from a level in February and 58 percent as compared to a level in March 2013.

Myanmar exported 81,408 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in August 2014, down 26 percent from last month’s level following a sharp reduction in border shipments to China and India.

Myanmar exported 66,282 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in September 2014, down 19 percent from August’s level reportedly because of lower import demand from India.

Myanmar exported 110,239 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in July 2014, up 13 percent from last month.

Myanmar exported 97,785 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in June 2014, down 42 percent from last month following a sharp decline in shipments to India and Indonesia.

In recent years, India’s exports have demonstrated phenomenal growth – especially to developing countries, which now account for nearly 80 percent of Indian exports.

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Myanmar.