Myanmar pineapples get customs clearance, but key roads remain blocked, export situation unclear

Published 2024년 11월 18일

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Myanmar's pineapple production for exports, primarily located in Shan State, faces challenges following a halt in exports to China due to illegal trade practices and civil unrest. This disruption accounts for half of the country's production, forcing exporters to seek alternative markets like Thailand and Singapore. The resumption of exports to China hinges on compliance with China's quarantine regulations and the establishment of good agricultural practices. Inspecting 2% of each batch in the initial years, with a potential reduction to 1% after two years, if no quarantine issues are identified, is a necessary measure to ensure the export quality and resumption of normal trade.

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The pineapple production areas of Myanmar are mainly in the north and south of Shan State. The planting season is from March to April every year, and the harvest time is from June to September. Myanmar pineapples have been exported to China in large quantities through the Muse 105-yard trade zone through border trade and other means, and the export volume accounts for about 50% of the national production. On June 16, 2019, this illegal export method was officially stopped by China, and Myanmar's pineapple planting industry suffered heavy losses. Although exporters tried to ship pineapples to Thailand, Singapore and other places, the export volume is still far from enough. After years of negotiations, Myanmar pineapples were finally allowed to be exported to China. However, affected by the civil war in Myanmar, Qingshuihe, Muse and other places, as well as the roads connecting the south and north of Shan State were blocked, and trade was unsustainable. When Myanmar pineapples can ...

Source: Foodmate