Myanmar likely to export 3.50 lakh tonnes of tur in 2025

14-Feb-2025 03:13 PM

Myanmar is poised to increase its production of tur (tuvar) to 3.75 lakh tonnes in 2025, with 3.50 lakh tonnes expected to be exported, primarily to India. Myanmar's tur production has been steadily growing, from 1 lakh tonnes in 2021 to an estimated 3.75 lakh tonnes in 2025.

The country’s total availability of tur in 2025 will reach 3.86 lakh tonnes, factoring in the carryover stock from previous years.

India remains the largest importer of Myanmar's tur, with imports expected to increase from 2 lakh tonnes in 2024 to 3 lakh tonnes in 2025.

Myanmar’s exports to other countries will also rise, with approximately 50 thousand tonnes expected to be shipped elsewhere.

The trade between Myanmar and India is governed by a bilateral agreement, ensuring a fixed quantity of tur is imported.

Additionally, there are no restrictions on the quantity of tur that can be imported beyond the stipulated agreement, and India has allowed duty-free imports of tur until March 2026, ensuring a smooth flow of trade.

This boost in Myanmar’s tur production is driven by the consistent demand from India, which has remained a crucial and expanding market for Myanmar's tur.