Trade in Myanmar has been stagnant due to the war, and watermelons have been forced to be re-exported through Leki and Mongla ports

According to Myanmar media reports, due to the ongoing war in northern Shan State of Myanmar, watermelons exported to China cannot pass through the Mangman Passage and Qingshui River Port in the Golden Triangle of the Muse 105-yard Border Trade Zone, and have to be exported through other ports. Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce stated that goods that have been approved to be exported through Muse 105 and Qingshuihe ports can use other China-Myanmar border ports and Myanmar-Thailand border ports, or can be exported by sea. Considering the distance factor, watermelon exporters prefer China Myanmar Zhangfeng-Leiki and Dalok-Mongla ports export to China. According to reports, the transportation cost through the Muse-Ruili Port is lower than other ports, and it can be exported to China on a large scale. It is difficult to export on a large scale through the Leki Port and the cost is relatively high, which will lead to an increase in watermelon prices. Myanmar watermelon traders said that ...