Myanmar continues to export seafood steadily to over 40 countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Japan, through both maritime routes and land border trade channels.
Myanmar exported more than 227,000 metric tonnes of fish during the first nine months of the 2025–2026 financial year, which began on 1 April, earning over US$278.9 million, according to the Department of Fisheries.
Myanmar exported over 113,500 metric tonnes of fish by sea, with an estimated value of $177.5 million. Over 114,000 metric tonnes of fish worth $101.36 million were exported to neighbouring countries through land borders.
Myanmar steadily ships seafood to over 40 countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Japan through maritime and land border trade channels.
Fishery products like hilsa, rohu, river catfish, seabass, eel, shrimp and crab are exported to foreign markets, according to the Myanmar Fisheries Federation. There are over 140 fishery cold storage facilities, and the department grants annual licence renewals.
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
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<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
