Myanmar: Domestic sugar consumption is low while sugarcane acreage declines

Sugar consumption in the country is low and sugarcane acreage is declining, according to sugarcane market experts. This year, sugarcane acreage is lower than in previous years. Previously, Myanmar had over 500,000 acres of sugarcane plantations. Last year, it was just over 400,000. This year, we planted less acreage. This year, farmers have reduced their acreage due to lower sugarcane prices. They switch to other crops. Gradually, the acreage was reduced. U Win Htay, vice-chairman of the Myanmar Sugar and Sugarcane Entrepreneurs Association, said. Sugarcane cultivation in Myanmar is mainly in Sagaing Region. Southern Shan State Northern Shan State and Eastern Bago Region; Most of the cultivation is in the western part of Bago Region, while the rest of the regions and states are sparsely cultivated. In Myanmar, the sugar industry has low domestic consumption. Calculate your daily sugar intake by 8kg per day. In other countries, the daily sugar intake is 13 kg or more. In the ...