The rapidly evolving agricultural and food security situation in Myanmar requires a high frequency, systematic, and comprehensive approach to monitoring. The Myanmar Monthly Food Price Report synthesizes food price trends using publicly available datasets, focusing on key agricultural crops and highlighting regional differences in rice prices. By analyzing these trends, the report aims to provide insights into the broader agricultural market and the factors driving food price fluctuations in Myanmar.
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- Rice prices in August 2025 declined nationally, falling by 6 percent year-on-year and 2 percent month-onmonth. The decrease was driven by international market trends and downward pressure from the incoming monsoon. Prices either stabilized or declined across all states and regions, except in Shan (North), where rice prices increased and are currently the highest in the country.
- Export crop prices diverged, with green gram and maize increasing this year due to strong international demand, while black gram and pigeon pea declined year-on-year due to reduced demand in India.
- Animal-sourced food prices surged over the last year, led by pork (up 68 percent), due to rising production costs, while fish prices rose amid strong export demand.
- Multiple risks lie ahead, including falling international rice prices, ongoing conflict, quality issues, import restrictions, and disruptions in border trade, all of which may undermine agricultural production, farm income, and food security.