Pineapples in Myanmar Enter Peak Production Season, Targeting Chinese Market
Published 2025년 7월 14일
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Pineapples are widely cultivated in Shan and Mon States, particularly in southern Shan State's Hsihseng, Namsang, and Mongkaing, with a planting area of around 6,000 acres, and in northern Shan State's Hsipaw, Tangyan, and Lashio, with a planting area of about 7,000 acres. Myanmar's annual pineapple production ranges between 30,000-40,000 tons, with the harvest season from July to September, primarily consisting of Hsipaw and Taiwanese varieties. Merchants typically purchase pineapples from production sites in early July, mainly supplying markets in Mandalay and Yangon.
As early as November 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China issued a notice allowing the import of fresh pineapples from Myanmar that meet relevant requirements. However, due to the ongoing internal conflict in Myanmar, areas like Qingshuihe and Muse, as well as roads connecting southern and northern Shan State, have been blocked, hindering trade.
Previously, Myanmar pineapples were exported to China in large quantities through border trade via the Muse 105 Trade Zone, accounting for approximately 50% of the country's total production. On June 16, 2019, this illegal export method was officially stopped by China, causing severe losses to Myanmar's pineapple industry. Although exporters attempted to ship pineapples to Thailand, Singapore, and other countries, export volumes remained far below previous levels.
According to the Customs Administration's website, 245 Myanmar companies have been approved to export pineapples to China, with most located in Shan State. The Myanmar Trade Promotion Organization reports that a company representing farmers in northern Shan State plans to export pineapples to China through border trade during the current pineapple season. In recent years, China and Myanmar have conducted a series of negotiations, achieving fruitful results, with Myanmar pineapples now permitted for maritime trade to China.
As early as November 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China issued a notice allowing the import of fresh pineapples from Myanmar that meet relevant requirements. However, due to the ongoing internal conflict in Myanmar, areas like Qingshuihe and Muse, as well as roads connecting southern and northern Shan State, have been blocked, hindering trade.
Previously, Myanmar pineapples were exported to China in large quantities through border trade via the Muse 105 Trade Zone, accounting for approximately 50% of the country's total production. On June 16, 2019, this illegal export method was officially stopped by China, causing severe losses to Myanmar's pineapple industry. Although exporters attempted to ship pineapples to Thailand, Singapore, and other countries, export volumes remained far below previous levels.
According to the Customs Administration's website, 245 Myanmar companies have been approved to export pineapples to China, with most located in Shan State. The Myanmar Trade Promotion Organization reports that a company representing farmers in northern Shan State plans to export pineapples to China through border trade during the current pineapple season. In recent years, China and Myanmar have conducted a series of negotiations, achieving fruitful results, with Myanmar pineapples now permitted for maritime trade to China.
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Pineapples are widely cultivated in Shan and Mon States, particularly in southern Shan State's Hsihseng, Namsang, and Mongkaing, with a planting area of around 6,000 acres, and in northern Shan State's Hsipaw, Tangyan, and Lashio, with a planting area of around 7,000 acres. Myanmar's annual pineapple production ranges between 30,000-40,000 tons, with the harvest season from July to September, primarily featuring Hsipaw and Taiwanese varieties. Merchants typically purchase pineapples from production areas in early July, mainly supplying Mandalay and Yangon markets. As early as November 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China issued a notice allowing the import of fresh pineapples from Myanmar that meet relevant requirements. However, due to the ongoing internal conflict in Myanmar, areas like Qingshuihe and Muse, as well as roads connecting southern and northern Shan State, have been blocked, hindering trade. Previously, Myanmar pineapples were exported to China in ...
Source: Foodmate
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