Myanmar conveyed more than 326,300 metric tonnes of fish in the past financial year 2025-2026 (1 April to 31 March), generating an income of over US$404 million, according to the Department of Fisheries.
Myanmar sent over 150,000 metric tonnes of fish by sea, with an estimated value of $240.48 million. Over 176,000 metric tonnes of fish worth $163.5 million were exported to neighbouring countries via the border channel.
Myanmar’s fish export amounted to $421 million from about 400,000 tonnes in the past FY 2024-2025 (April-March).
Myanmar steadily exports seafood to 40 countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Japan, through maritime and border trade channels. Myanmar exported over 376,430 tonnes of fishery products during April-January of the current financial year.
Seafood, including hilsa, rohu, catfish, seabass, eel, shrimp and crab are conveyed to foreign markets, according to the Myanmar Fisheries Federation. There are over 140 fishery cold storage facilities, and the department grants annual licence renewal.
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