What is the main export market of Myanmar honey?

The main export market for Myanmar honey is Japan, which accounts for 72.48% of the market share, followed by the Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.

According to the Apiculture Division of the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Myanmar shipped 926.9 metric tonnes of honey to foreign trade partners in the past four months from April to July in the current financial year 2023-2024.

Myanmar exported 100.41 MT of honey to foreign markets in April, 336.7 MT in May, 80.4 MT in June and 409.4 MT in July respectively.

Myanmar produces approximately 7,000 tonnes of honey per year, with a production capacity of 70 pounds per beehive. Every year, approximately 2,600 tonnes of honey are transported to foreign markets. Myanmar honey costs $1,600 per tonne.

During the fiscal year 2022-2023 (April-March), more than 1,900 tonnes of honey were shipped to external markets, with an estimated value of more than $2.8 million. Myanmar exported 1,853.74 tonnes by sea to foreign markets and 63.44 tonnes by land to neighboring countries.