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There are no significant developments to convey since the previous report done in January, 2017.

On November 6, 2017, the Plant Protection Division updated its list of U.S. commodities that are allowed to be imported into Myanmar.

Burma: Rice and corn production is forecast to increase in MY 2017/18 due to increased utilization of farm mechanization and higher yielding seeds.

On January 1, 2017, the Myanmar government imposed a new pest risk analysis (PRA) requirement for imported plant commodities.

Myanmar does not have a biosafety framework to track genetically engineered food or animal products.

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.