AreaMyanmar

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date30/04/2020

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentExport restrictions, export quota

DescriptionSet a rice export quota of 150 000 tonnes for May 2020. The quota would be applicable to all rice varieties and qualities, except for parboiled rice, which could be exported without restrictions. Of the total quota, 100 000 tonnes would be seaborne and the balance exported as overland cross-border consignments, with exporters also required to sell the equivalent of 10 percent of their shipments to the state for its reserve. Future export directions would be discussed between the officials and industry representatives based on COVID-19 developments as well as domestic and offshore market conditions.