Burmese watermelon and cucumber export market is stagnant; people rely on domestic market

Published 2021년 9월 24일

Tridge summary

Burmese watermelon growers have shifted their focus to the local market as the export market for cucumbers has come to a halt. Despite the lack of foreign markets, they continue to cultivate watermelon and cucumber. The harvested produce is primarily sold in Yangon and Mandalay through local brokers. The domestic market is the main one, with some exports made to China, albeit at lower prices due to the market's closure. Transportation of Burmese watermelons and sorghum to China has been challenged due to the impact of the third wave of COVID-19, leading to the use of alternative routes through the 105-mile trade zone in Muse.
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Burmese watermelon According to the growers themselves, they are relying on the local market as the export market for cucumbers has stalled. Although there is no foreign market, watermelon and cucumber are still grown. I planted a little cucumber and a little watermelon. Watermelon's Cucumber June It was planted in July, so the harvesters and the harvesters are already harvesting. The market is mainly connected to the domestic market. Sagaing Division Chaung Oo Township Watermelon from Three Pan Hla Village Cucumber grower U Thein Naing said. Currently, the domestic market is exporting to Yangon and Mandalay. As the market is closed on the Chinese side, brokers in Yangon Thirimingalar Market are buying with agents. We also export to Mandalay. Even if the price is not as good as when it was exported, the price is not much different. When they do not lose, they do not lose. When exported, it is sold in kilos. Locally, they sell in bulk. A watermelon ...

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