In brief
Myanmar exported 200,080 tonnes of fishery products in the first seven months of fiscal 2026‑27, a decline from 234,107 tonnes the prior year, while generating more than $343 million. Most of the shipments went to China, Thailand, the Middle East and Europe, reaching about 40 regions worldwide.
In a statement released by the Department of Fisheries on Friday, Myanmar exported over 200,080 tonnes of fishery products in the first seven months of fiscal 2026‑27, generating more than 343 million U.S. dollars, according to Xinhua, based in Yangon.
The fiscal year began in April, covering a period of 213 days between April and October of 2026.
The reported revenue of 343 million dollars represents a slight downturn in the industry’s overall earnings compared with earlier data from the Department of Fisheries.
When comparing the 200,080 tonnes to the same timeframe in the previous fiscal year, the Department notes that Myanmar exported 234,107 tonnes, indicating a decline of roughly 34,000 tonnes.
Myanmar’s fishery exports continue to target a broad international market, with China, Thailand, the Middle East and Europe receiving the largest shares of the products shipped overseas.
Overall, the Department reports that fishery products have reached about 40 countries and regions during the first seven months of the fiscal year.
The decline in export volume could be influenced by several factors, the Department of Fisheries named in its report, although it did not elaborate on specific causes.
Despite the reduced quantity, the value of the exports suggests that Myanmar’s market share in more premium export markets may have improved or that prices per tonne have risen.
The Department did not provide further commentary on future projections or policy adjustments beyond the release of the statistical figures.
Analysts follow Myanmar’s fishery export trends closely as they reflect broader economic shifts in ASEAN trade dynamics, with implications for domestic fishery communities and cross-border supply chains.
