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Las exportaciones de camarón de Myanmar aumentan a más de 10,000 toneladas
MYANMAR
Friday, May 08, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)
venue Reaches $33.136 Million as Industry Targets High-Standard Markets
_svg.png) Myanmar’s shrimp export sector showed improved performance during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. According to statistics from the Fisheries Department , the country exported a total of 10,581.524 metric tons of shrimp between April 1, 2025 , and March 31, 2026 .
The exports generated $33.136 million in foreign exchange, representing an increase of 1,434.909 metric tons compared to the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Trade Volume and Distribution
The Fisheries Department reported that the majority of shrimp exports moved through maritime routes:
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Normal Trade Channels: 9,593.594 tons exported, earning over $27 million .
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Border Trade Channels: 987.93 tons exported, earning over $5 million .
Photo: Shwe Yamone Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Currently, Myanmar exports aquatic products—including shrimp, fish, and crabs—to more than 40 countries . Major trade partners include China , Thailand , Bangladesh , and Japan .Products are shipped primarily through Yangon via normal trade and various border trade routes.
Quality Improvements and Market Expansion
Domestic producers are actively working to expand into broader markets. To gain direct access to the stable, high-standard European market, producers are "investing heavily in improving product quality and expanding their market reach."
Photo: Shwe Yamone Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Overview of the Aquatic Sector
The growth in shrimp exports contributed to a strong year for the entire fisheries sector. In the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Myanmar exported more than 460,000 metric tons of aquatic products in total, generating $689.15 million in revenue.
The World Food Network (Beijing) noted that the increased export rates and efforts to penetrate high-end international markets are "encouraging steps towards the long-term sustainable development of Myanmar's aquatic industry."
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