Myanmar Shrimp Exports Increase to Over 10,000 Tons

MYANMAR
Friday, May 08, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

Revenue Reaches  $33.136 Million  as Industry Targets High-Standard Markets

Myanmar’s shrimp export sector showed improved performance during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. According to statistics from the Fisheries Department , the country exported a total of 10,581.524 metric tons of shrimp between April 1, 2025 , and March 31, 2026 .

The exports generated $33.136 million in foreign exchange, representing an increase of 1,434.909 metric tons compared to the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Trade Volume and Distribution

The Fisheries Department reported that the majority of shrimp exports moved through maritime routes:

• Normal Trade Channels: 9,593.594 tons exported, earning over $27 million .

• Border Trade Channels: 987.93 tons exported, earning over $5 million .

Photo:  Shwe Yamone Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Currently, Myanmar exports aquatic products—including shrimp, fish, and crabs—to more than 40 countries . Major trade partners include China , Thailand , Bangladesh , and Japan .Products are shipped primarily through Yangon via normal trade and various border trade routes.

Quality Improvements and Market Expansion

Domestic producers are actively working to expand into broader markets. To gain direct access to the stable, high-standard European market, producers are "investing heavily in improving product quality and expanding their market reach."

Photo:  Shwe Yamone Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Overview of the Aquatic Sector

The growth in shrimp exports contributed to a strong year for the entire fisheries sector. In the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Myanmar exported more than 460,000 metric tons of aquatic products in total, generating $689.15 million in revenue.

The World Food Network (Beijing) noted that the increased export rates and efforts to penetrate high-end international markets are "encouraging steps towards the long-term sustainable development of Myanmar's aquatic industry."

🇯🇵 Japanese

Minimum output is increasing above 10,000 トン

Revenue reached 33.136 million yuan, and the industry's highest level of market share

The 2025-2026 fiscal year will improve the performance of the company. Statistics from the Bureau of Fisheries and Fisheries ,April 1, 2025 , and March 31, 2026 , a total of 10,581.524 total output data.

このOutputにより33,136,000ドルの国产が出され、Previous year ( Fiscal year 2024-2025 ) and comparison of 1,434.909メトリックトンのincreased recordしました.

Trade volume and circulation

Most of the reports from the Bureau of Fisheries and Fisheries are exported to the sea.

• Normal trade funds: 9,593.594 funds output, 27 million funds or more are obtained.

• Border Trade Trading: 987.93 トンをoutput, 5 million ドルor more.

Currently, fish, fish, and aquatic products are exported to more than 40 countries in the country . The main trading company is China , Japan , China , Japan , and Japan . The main products are the normal trade goods , and the border trade goods are the goods.

Improving quality and expanding market

Domestic producers are in a strong position in the market and the market is very active. The stable and high-level European market has direct access to the product, and the manufacturer's "product quality has improved, and the market scope has been large, and there has been a large amount of investment," and the situation is the same.

Overview of the aquaculture industry

The main reason for the growth of exports and the strong strength of the entire fishery industry in one year is the growth of exports. In the fiscal year 2025-2026 , the total export of fishery products and marine products above460,000 メトリックトン,689,150,000 ドルのincome is on the rise.

The world's food industry (Beijing), the output rate of the increase in the international market, the import and export of goods to the group of goods 「ミャンマーのfishery industry's long-term sustainability is possible and the development of the industry is possible.」

🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese

Myanmar's shrimp exports increase to over 10,000 tons

Revenue reached $33.136 million, with the industry targeting high-standard markets.

Naypyidaw, Myanmar — Myanmar 's shrimp export sector performed well in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. According to statistics from the Fisheries Department, the country exported 10,581.524 metric tons of shrimp between April 1, 2025 and March 31 .

This generated export US$33.136 million in foreign exchange, an increase of 1,434.909 metric tons compared to fiscal year 2024-2025 .

Trade volume and distribution

According to the Fisheries Bureau , most shrimp exports are conducted via sea freight.

• Through normal trade channels:9,593.594 tons were exported , earning more than US$27 million .

• Border trade channels:987.93 tons were exported , earning more than $5 million .

Currently, Myanmar exports aquatic products (including shrimp, fish, and crab) to more than 40 countries . Major trading partners include China , Thailand , Bangladesh , and Japan . Products are primarily shipped via regular trade channels through Yangon and various border trade routes.

Quality improvement and market expansion

Domestic manufacturers are actively working to expand into broader markets. To gain direct access to the stable and high-standard European market, they are "investing heavily in improving product quality and expanding market reach."

Overview of the Aquaculture Industry

The growth in shrimp exports was a key driver of a strong year for the entire fisheries sector. In fiscal year 2025-2026,Myanmar exported more than 460,000 metric tons of aquatic products, generating revenue of US$689.15 million .

The World Food Network (Beijing) points out that the increased export rate and efforts to enter high-end international markets are “encouraging steps toward the long-term sustainable development of Myanmar’s aquaculture industry.”

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