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3.6 Myanmar Additional Services
Overview
Myanmar’s economic growth expected to continue and the retail and wholesale sector is likely to continue to expand.. However, the Myanmar retail sector is still highly fragmented with more than 90% of its business being carried out by traditional family-run small stores. 70% of the population of Myanmar live in rural areas (2014 Myanmar census), with mostly access to market stands and individually/family owned stores that have a limited selection of products. Most consumers in urban areas still rely on wet markets and traditional grocery shops for their food needs, although modern retail market continues to grow in the country.
The retail sector does not offer or use credit since the collapse of 2003 banking crisis in the country. According to a survey conducted by Visa Myanmar, only half of Myanmar urban consumers are aware of credit cards since its reintroduction to the market in 2016. Poor infrastructure and high transport [1]costs negatively impact the price of local food crops since smallholder farmers have limited transport options and market access as they live in remote rural areas. They normally sell their harvests to local brokers or small traders that has better transport means and collect the paddy to their mills. Old milling equipment that is still being used also contributes to low quality broken rice.
Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation is supporting the farmer in Bago and Ayeyarwaddy regions in term of agricultural cultivation development, water saving technology, soil management and so on. INGO/NGO such as IRRI, Lutheran World Federation, Metta Development Foundation are also supporting the farmer in different areas.
For additional overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): http://vam.wfp.org/CountryPage_overview.aspx?iso3=MMR
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET): not available.
SPHERE standard in Food Security and Nutrition:
http://www.spherehandbook.org/en/minimum-standards-in-food-security-and-nutrition/
Myanmar Food Processing and Trade Associations contacts:
http://marketinfo.trade.gov.mm/eng/TradeAssociations_All.aspx?cat=3&&scid=2&&n=Goods%20Industry%20associations
Myanmar’s Agriculture Sector, ADB, Dec 2015: http://www.adb.org/publications/myanmar-agriculture-sector-potential-inclusive-growth
4.11 Myanmar Additional Services Contact List
Retail Sector
According to USDA report dated 2018, traditional trade dominates the market with 90% share and about 10% for modern trade. Traditional trade consists of wholesale traders selling to small retail shops and modern trade through large supermarkets. The market share of modern trade is expected to growth 25% in 2020 (https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/report/downloadreportbyfilename?filename=Retail%20Foods_Rangoon_Burma%20-%20Union%20of_9-21-2018.pdf). The importers, wholesalers and distributors are the major sourcing channel for the retailer. Large retailers such as City Mart and Capital have their own import unit that can source large volumes of products from overseas especially toiletry and fabric products. Other products such as snacks and beverages sources from wholesalers/local manufacturers and distributors like Premium distribution, Pahtama Group, Unilever, Nestle, DKSH, Grand Twin Brothers, etc. However, for fresh food they source locally through wholesaler, traders and small-scale supplier. Foods are often imported from Singapore, Malaysia, China and Thailand via Yangon Port and borders.
Types of Retailers Available
Type of Retailer Rank (1-5) 1 is the most commonly used by the population, and 5 is the least commonly used
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains.
Rural area: n/a
Urban area: 5
Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative.
Rural area: n/aUrban area: 4
Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options.
Rural area: 3Urban area: 2
Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options.
Rural area: 1Urban area: 3
Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments.
Rural area: 2Urban area: 1
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In the case of rice, Myanmar has different variety of rice produced in different states/regions at different timeline. Myanmar itself is listed as the top eighth global rice exporter in 2019. There is no significant impact on sourcing shortage on the retailers regardless of the events. However, some imported products may lead to seasonal price increase especially in April (Myanmar New Year period) and in December (New Year period).
Primary Food Commodities
As part of the Inter-Agency Emergency Response Preparedness Plan Myanmar (2015), the Food Security Sector agreed on the primary food commodities part of a food basket equivalent to 2,100Kcal per person/day, to be provided through a General Food Distribution (GFD) during emergency response. These items are High Energy Biscuits (HEB) and the four commodities: rice, pulses, oil and salt.Ref: http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/inter-agency-emergency-response-preparedness-plan-erpp-myanmar-updated-june-2015
Commodities Current Sourcing Strategy
Remarks
HEB Imported From Malaysia/Indonesia
Rice Local market- Mostly from Delta and/or Rakhine.
Pulses Local market Risk of supply break due to surge in demand. Mostly from dry zone, middle of Myanmar
Oil Imported due to non-availability of local supplies
Myanmar has variety of oil such as sesame, groundnut and sunflower oil , the local consumption is increasing and needed to import around 650,000 tons of oil in 2019. Especially, the palm oil .[2]
Salt Local market Raw salt is mainly produced at costal area and produce Iodized salt at Yangon.
If other food commodities are required, the items considered should meet the minimum SPHERE standards in Food Security and Nutrition. See:
http://www.spherehandbook.org/en/minimum-standards-in-food-security-and-nutrition/
Some food items could have cultural or palatability issues, such as: Therapeutic milk, yeast, canned pork, ghee, textured soy protein, cassava flour, barley, buckwheat, maize, maize-meal, oats, quinoa, infant formula, sorghum/millet, bulgur wheat, faffa, inka mix, likuni phala, lacto soya blend, api, halawa.
Primary Food Commodities Available
Food Commodities Comments:
Rice Rice Produced locally, main supply from Ayeyarwaddy, Bago and Yangon regions. Best period to procure April, Dec-Jan.
Rice is exported. Rice import usually is not allowed.
Pulses Lentils, Peas, split lentils, split peas, beans, chickpeas,
Black Matpe, Green mung bean and pigeon pea account for 80% of export value. Main supply from upper Myanmar; Sagaing, Magway, Mandalay. Best period to procure April. See: Bayintnaung market.
Oil Peanut oil, Palm oil, vegetable oil
Palm oil is produced in Tanintharyi Region, but not sufficient for national demand. It is also imported from Malaysia and Indonesia. Myanmar is the world’s 2nd largest producer of sesame oil and 4th largest producer of peanut oil, produced the central dry zone. Locally produced oils are more expensive as imported palm or vegetable oils.
Salt Iodized salt Produced near the sea and iodized in Yangon. Number of suppliers is limited and relatively small scale.
Cereal preparations:
Wheat soya blend, Rice Soya blend
One local supplier “United New Generation Co.” has the capacity to produce fortified Rice Soya Blend (RSB+).
High Energy Biscuits (HEB)
Five potential suppliers (Myanbisco and A&T in Yangon and Bayin, Myodaw and Zalatwah in Mandalay). Local production costs are more expensive as import.
Cereal preparations
Instant noodles, pasta, bread
Yum Yum Noodles, Cho Cho rice vermicelli by Yathar Cho Industry Ltd. and Mama Noodles by Ayeyarwaddy Food co. ltd. are the largest instant noodles brands produced locally. Other brands are imported.
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Canned fish Canned sardines Fish is a key staple food in Myanmar, most of it is local marine & freshwater fish. Canned fish: A1, OK Brand, Sun Brand by Ever Rich Food Manufacturing co. Ocean, Ready Sardines by Myanmar Makro Industry.
Canned meat Canned beef, pork, chicken
Canned chicken, mutton produced by Myanmar Makro Industry
Sugar Sugar cane sugar
Sugar cane is produced and milled locally, primarily in Mandalay, Bago and Mon state. Part of the market is public, by government-owned Myanmar Sugarcane Enterprise (MSE) and part is private.
Perishable: eggs
Chicken eggs Eggs are mostly available from wet markets. C.P. Livestock is a large chicken breeder in Yangon and Kan Thar Min in Mandalay who provide eggs wholesale. See: Bayintnaung market.
Perishable: potatoes
Potatoes Potatoes are grown in Shan, Chin and Rakhine state. The main season is from August-November. Production and consumption are growing. Potatoes are mostly available from wet markets. See: Bayintnaung market.
Perishable: onions
Onions Main onion harvest is in April. Import of onions was allowed in 2016 due to limited availability on local markets. See: Bayintnaung market.
Meals Ready to Eat, Food Ready to Eat
Meals ready to Eat (MRE)Food ready to Eat
Not locally availableFresh meals (chicken Biryani) can be locally produced by restaurants on order
**For Non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1
Wholesale – Rice
Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF)
Formed in 2012, represents the private sector of Myanmar Rice Millers Association (MRMA), Myanmar Rice & Paddy Traders Association (MRPTA), Myanmar Paddy Producers Association (MPPA), Myanmar’s Farmers Association (MFA), Myanmar Fertilizer, Seed and Pesticide Entrepreneurs Association (MFSPEA) and Rice Specialization Companies (RSC). MRF has sufficient funds to procure 5,000 tons of rice as operational arm of Myanmar’s government financial grain reserve.
Supplier Overview
Company Name Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF)
Address No.29, UMFCCI Tower, Level 8, Minyekyawswar Road, Lan Ma Daw Tsp., Yangon. Phone:+95-1-218266~7. Fax: +95-1- 218268.
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes (local rice, 25% broken +other quality as needed)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT? Able to mobilize 5,000 MT in case of emergencies
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Country-wide Country-wide
Supplier Overview
Company Name U Sein Aye Maung
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Address No. 146, 20 street, Yan Pae, Magway.
Tel: +95-9-5341370, +95-63-25232
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 500 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 500 Mt per Month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Magway Magway
Supplier Overview
Company Name U Zaw Min
Address No. 295, 13 Street, Yan Aung, Magway
Tel: +95-63-27121, +95-9-5341938
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 500 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 375 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Magway Magway
Supplier Overview
Company Name U Thein Aung
Address Su Taung Pyae Road, No. 9 Quarter, Pakokku
Tel: +95-62-22597/ -9-2300597/ -9-2300557
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? Yes, 5 trucks 10-16 MT capacity
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 3,500 Mt
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Approximate turnover in MT? 1,500 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Magway Pakokku
Supplier Overview
Company Name Aung Naing Thitsar Co. Ltd. / U Aung Zaw Oo (MD)
Address No. 2 Room no. 504, 5 fl, Thimingalar Housing, Ahlone TC, Yangon.th
Tel: +95-1-216304, +95-9-501 8392Email: , azo@aungnaingthitsar.com.mm aungzawjohn@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 15,000 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 8,000 Mt per Month in Average
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Eternal Victory General Trading Co. Ltd. / U Myo Thura Aye
Address Room 801, 803, Wardan Str. Winshwewar building, Lanmadaw, Yangon
Tel: +95-9-8615200, +95-9-5118448 Email: , mthuya2007@gmail.com myothuya.aye@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 8,000 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 3,000 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
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Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name First Rice & Paddy Trading Co. Ltd. Ma Aye Nyein Thu
Address No. 45, 1 fl. 2 Street, Lanmadaw, Yangonst nd
Tel:+95-1-216179, +95-9-5007307, +95-9-5123404
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 4000 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 750 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Regions Service Location
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Shwe Pyi Soe Rice Trading
Address U Chit Wai Phyo+ Ma Sandar Aye, Sin Phyu Kyunn Township, Magway Division.
Tel: +95 99543009080
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes, 10 MT per day
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity?
No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 200 MT
Approximate turnover in MT?
300 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Sin Phyu Kyunn
Supplier Overview
Company Name Shwe Zee Kwet Rice Milling and Trading
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Address Daw Ohnmar Nwe, Sin Phyu Kyunn Township, Magway Division.
Tel: +95 943009033
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes, 30 MT per day
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity?
No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 500 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT?
1000 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Sin Phyu Kyunn
Supplier Overview
Company Name San Padaythar Rice Milling and Trading
Address Ko San Pyae Maung+Ma Phyu Phyu Win, Sin Phyu Kyunn Township, Magway Division.
Tel: +95 943025872
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes, 20 MT per day
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity?
No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 200 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT?
500 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Sin Phyu Kyunn
Supplier Overview
Company Name Thiha Rice Trading
Address U Than Naing+ Daw Myint Myint San, East Police Station, Myaymi Ward, Salin Township, Magway Division.
Tel: +95 92040085, 943009176, 943009178
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Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes, 30 MT per day
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity?
No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 600 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT?
1000 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Salin
Supplier Overview
Company Name Aung Saytanar Rice Trading
Address U Ye Win+ Daw Myint Myint Than, Salin-Minbu Main Road, Paung Nar Ward, Salin Township.
Tel: 063-42193, +95 9783753272
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity?
No
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
200 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Salin
Supplier Overview
Company Name Royal Ayeyar (Tawin Ayeyar)
Address Ko Lin Htet Aung @ Ko Phoe Thar, Pwint Phyu – Salin Main Road, Near with Shwe Bo Ywar Thit, Pwint Phyu Township. +95 9765343921, 9958111101, 9958111103
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes, 60 MT per day
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
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Has own transport capacity? Yes
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT? 3000 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Pwint Phyu
Supplier Overview
Company Name Shwe Pyay San
Address U Tin Win, Dawna Street (East), Pwint Phyu Township. +95 5343588, 765343588, 965343588
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT? 100 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Magway Pwint Phyu
Supplier Overview
Company Name Phyo Rice Trading
Address U Myint Soe+Daw Thidar Myint, Yankin Market, Magway. 063-26408, 27669, +95 95341266, 95172864
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 1500 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 3000 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
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Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Magway
Supplier Overview
Company Name Phyo Rice Trading
Address Ko Phyoe+Ma Ohnmar, No.61, Pagoda Road, Myoma Ward, Magway. +95 95342925, 95340463, 943026200
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 25 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 30 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Magway
Supplier Overview
Company Name Pyinsabala Rice Trading
Address U Aung Pyae Sone, No.8 Block, near City Market, Pakokku. +9509972066673, 062-21567, 23576
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 100 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 100 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Pakokku
Supplier Overview
Company Name U Aung Than
Address Thamawaryama Road, Pakkokku. 062-21421, 22549, +95 92300878
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Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 200 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 200 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Pakokku
Supplier Overview
Company Name U Nyunt Win
Address No.190, 7 Street, Ohn Bo, Magway. 063-25224, +95 95340408
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 350 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 200 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Magway
Supplier Overview
Company Name Sein Yati Rice Trading
Address U Soe Lwin+Daw Ei Ei Moe Myint. No.57, Pagoda Street, Market Ward, Magway. +95 95342504, 9765342504, 9965342504, 9799657535
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 100 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 50 MT per month
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Payment Methods Accepted Cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Magway
Supplier Overview
Company Name Nay Chi Win Rice Trading
Address U Tin Win+Daw Than Than Sint, Corner of Me’ Htee Street and Thu Khita Street, Yan Pel Market, Magway. +95 95343852, 5342340, 971412444
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 100 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 50 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Magway Magway
Supplier Overview
Company Name San Pwint Rice Trading
Address U Ohn Maung+Daw Myint Myint Than, Yenanchaung, Magway Township. +95 9796886757, 9256811855
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 50 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 50 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
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Magway Yenanchaung
Supplier Overview
Company Name U Hla Soe (Rice Trading)
Address Htun (Milk) Street, Kyet Min Ton Ward, Kyaukse Towhship, Mandalay Division. +95 9797767577, 95173856, 9975173856
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? Yes
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 30 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 30 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Kyaukse
Supplier Overview
Company Name Daw Win Myint (Rice Trading)
Address North of Myoma Market, Su Gyi Ward, Kyaukse Township, Mandalay Division. +95 9797593670, 9971500045, 066 2050137
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 20 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 30 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Kyaukse
Supplier Overview
Company Name Hein Thant Zin (Rice Trading)
Address Sagaing~Mandalay Road, Yay Twin Nyinaung, Lay Su Ward, Amarapura Township, Mandalay Division. +95 9256492692
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
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Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 30 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 30 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Ko Aung Zin (Rice Trading)
Address No.197/110, 25 Street, Between of 88 Street, 89 Street, Thirimarlar (East), th th th Aung Myay Thar Zan +95 9964196964, 9402678098Township, Mandalay Division.
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 20 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 75 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Dingar (Coin) (Rice Trading)
Address 60 Street, Between of 32 Street and 33 Street, Pyigyi Myet Shin, Chan Aye Thar Zan Township, th nd rd
Mandalay Division. +95 9455986481
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 15 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 50 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
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Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Myint Mo Oo (Rice Trading)
Address 49 Street, Myintzu Road (South), Mya Yi Nandar Market (East), Chan Mya Thar Ze Township, th
Mandalay Division. +95 95194198, 9440566126
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 30 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 100 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Min Yarzar (Rice Trading)
Address 36 Street, Between of 74 Street and 75 Street, Setkyar Nwe Sin, Mahar Aung Myay Township, th th th
Mandalay Division. +95 24071926, 9450055666
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 50 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 150 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
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Company Name Aung Yadanar Soe (Rice Trading)
Address No.46/6, 58 Street, Between of Ahnawrathar Street and Aung Zaya Street, Sa Lone Ward, Pyi Gyi th
Dagon Towhship, Mandalay Division. +95 9402578060, 9896808360
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, Wholesale
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 60 MT capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 200 MT per month
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Kaung Thu Kha
Address Nat Chaung Street, Kale
Tel: +95-9-427810853
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 500 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 300 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Sagaing Kale
Supplier Overview
Company Name Tha Min Taik
Address No. 4/24, Bo Soke Street, Taung Felar word, Kale town.
Tel:+95-9-428174061, +95-9-421273869, +95-9-252759070
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
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Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 300 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 200 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Sagaing Kale
Supplier Overview
Company Name Kyaw Htet Naing
Address Bo Soke Street, Taung Felar word, Kale town.
Tel:+95-9-400545157, +95-9-747072097
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 400 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 450 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Sagaing Kale
Supplier Overview
Company Name Family rice mill
Address Nat Chaung Street, Kale town
Tel: +95-9-250541031
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (local rice, 25% broken)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 1500 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 500 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
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Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Sagaing Kale
Wholesale – Pulses
Supplier Overview
Company Name Aung Than/ U Aung Than
Address Thama Waryama Road, Pakokku
Tel: +95-9-2300878, +95-62-21421, Email: pakokkuaungmyintmo@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 4500 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 1000 Mt per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Magway Pakokku
Supplier Overview
Company Name Soe Lwin, U Soe Lwin
Address Sayaetan Street no. 2 quarter, Pakokku
Tel: +95-9-2300470, +95-62-21653, Email: soelwin.sl777@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 2000 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 1250 Mt per months
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
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Supplier Overview
Company Name OK Brothers Enterprise Ltd., U Aung Than (Manager)
Address No. 17/19 Hledan Street, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon
Tel: +95-9-5012025, +95-1-226108, Email: aungthan.okgroup@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 50,000 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 19,200 per month
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Moe Htaung, Co. Ltd., U Saw Mya Din (Director)
Address No.7c, Station road Nanthargone Insein Township, Yangon
Tel: +95-9-5107117, +95-1-551411, Email: sawmyadin@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 4500 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 1000 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Nay La Thu Kha (Pulse Trading)
Address Lay Myetnar Pagoda Street, Su Gyi Ward, Kyaukse Township, Mnadalay Division. +95 9441022362, 92150186
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
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Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 50 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 80 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Mandalay Kyaukse
Supplier Overview
Company Name Aye Nyein Thar (Pulse Trading)
Address 85 Street, Between of 30 and 31 Street, Aung Nan Yein Thar (North), Chan Aye Thar Zan Towhship, th th st
Mandalay Division. +95 92058518, 9259202031
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 100 Mt capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 200 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Mya Minn (Pulse Trading)
Address No.123/A, 20 Street, Between of 83 Street and 86 Street, Nyaung Pin Market (South), Aung Myay Thar Zan th rd th
Township, Mandalay Division. +95 9790194396, 9792012376
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 60 Mt capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 200 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
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Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s)
Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Shwe Pin Lel (Pulse Trading)
Address No.4/0539, Shwe Hlan Bo Road, Between of 47 Street and 48 Street, Industrial Zone (2), th th Pyi Gyi Dagon +95 9972203018, 9971321110Towhship, Mandalay Division.
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 100 Mt capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 250 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Moe Yan Kyaw (Pulse Trading)
Address No.187, 85 Street, Between of 35 Street and 36 Street, Mahar Aung Myay Township, Mandalay th th th
Division. +95 92013636, 24035336
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No, wholesale only (pulses)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 60 Mt capacity
Approximate turnover in MT? 100 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Cash only
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
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Wholesale – RSB+ – Gold Power Co. Ltd
WFP carried out local procurement of Rice Soya Blend plus (RSB+) from 2010 to 2015. It ended in 2015, as import was more cost effective than local procurement.
Supplier Overview
Company Name Gold Power Co., Ltd.
Address No.220/241, Kanaung Min Thar Gye Road, Shwe Lin Ban Industrial Zone, Yangon. Name: U Nsay Myo Hein / Daw Yee Yee Htwe. Title: Director. Email: , stvchin.gpgroup@gmail.com goldpower17
. Tel:+95-9-43055880. 9-5190927.@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes (RSB+, 1 year shelf-life)
Has own Retail capacity? No
Has own transport capacity? unknown
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 80~90 MT
Approximate turnover in MT? 175~200 MT / month production capacity
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
No other regional locations.
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Wholesale – Biscuits
WFP carried out local procurement of Rice Soya Blend plus (RSB+) from 2010 to 2015. It ended in 2015 as import was more cost effective than local procurement.
Supplier Overview
Company Name Bayin Biscuit
Address Dr. Sai Thein Saing (Director)E/10-9-13, Corner of 62 st. and Bayintnaung st., Pyigyitagon, Salone ward, Mandalaynd
Phone: +95-9-5168379, +95-52-81607, 80539, 81173 Email: bayinmdy@goldenland.com.mm
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? Yes
Has own Retail capacity? No
Has own transport capacity? unknown
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information No other regional locations.
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Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Retail – Supermarkets / convenience stores
Supermarkets and convenience stores are operating mostly only in large urban areas, such as Yangon and Mandalay. These can be a potential source for wholesale canned foods, food-ready-to-eat, eggs and perishable food.The largest chains or groups in the country are:
ABC Convenience stores, owned by MIB group, with about 100 convenience stores in Yangon and Mandalay.City Mart supermarket and , owned by City Mart Holding co.City Express convenience storesGrab & Go convenience stores, 20 in Yangon, and Capital Hypermarket, owned by Capital Diamond Star Group (CDSG).
Supplier Overview
Company Name Myanmar Indo Best Group (MIB)
Address BB1A No.(2) Corner of Laydaungkan Rd. & Bayint Naung Rd. Ward No.(26) South Dagon Township, Yangon, Union of Myanmar. Phone: 95-1 8100334~7. Director Daw Wai Thit Lwin. Website: www.myanmarindobest.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No
Has own Retail capacity?
Yes: ABC Convenience stores. 100 in Yangon and Mandalay
Has own transport capacity?
Yes
Has own storage facilities?
Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
Not applicable to retail.
Payment Methods Accepted
Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name City Mart Holdings Company
Address No.1-11, Padonmar Stadium (East Wing), Bargayar Street, Sanchaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Phone: +95 (01) 523967~75, Phone: +95 (01) 508457~66. Fax: +95 (01) 512019. Merchandize director: Daw Than Than Aye. Website: http://www.cmhl.com.mm/
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No
Has own Retail capacity?
Yes: 23 City Mart supermarkets and over 20 Grab & Go convenience stores in Yangon
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Has own transport capacity?
Yes
Has own storage facilities?
Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
Not applicable to retail
Payment Methods Accepted
Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Capital Star Diamond Group (CSDG)
Address Capital Start Diamond Group. No. 126/A, KaBarAye Pagoda Road, Sayar San Quarter, BaHan Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Phone: +95-1-373 388. Fax: +95-1-242 663. Email: Website: info@cdsg.com.mm http://cdsg.com.mm
Grab & Go Head Office: No.14(E), Min Nandar Road, Nwe Aye Qtr, Dawbon Township, Yangon Myanmar. Phone: 01-9410121. Website: http://grabandgo.com.mm
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No
Has own Retail capacity?
Yes: Capital Hypermarket and over 40 City Express convenience stores in Yangon
Has own transport capacity?
Yes
Has own storage facilities?
Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
Not applicable to retail
Payment Methods Accepted
Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Wholesale – Instant Noodles
Yum Yum Noodles, Cho Cho rice vermicelli by Yathar Cho Industry Ltd. and Mama Noodles by Ayeyarwaddy Food co. ltd / MK Distribution co. are the largest instant noodles brands produced locally. Other brands are imported.
Supplier Overview
Company Name Yathar Cho Industry Limited.
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Address No. (104), Nwe Khway, Htauk Kyant, Mingalardon Township, Yangon. Phone: +95 1 600171, +95 1 600176. Fax: +95 1 600224. Email: . Website: yumyumsales@chochoco.biz http://yumyummyanmar.com/
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity?
Yes
Has own storage facilities?
Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
unknown
Payment Methods Accepted
Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Yathar Cho has approximately 65% of market share of instant noodles in Myanmar
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Ayeryarwaddy Food Co., Ltd / MK Distribution Co., Ltd.
Address Taw Win Rd.,Taw Win Cherry Housing, Mayangone, Yangon. Phone: 09 5131322, 09 5135260, 09 253094473. No.4/ B, Tawwin Street, Tawwin Housing,4-Quarter, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Phone: MK Distribution Co., Ltd.
(+95-1) 656731, 661293. Contact person : U Kaung Naing Soe (Deputy Managing Director) Mobile: 09-5131322 Email: . mkdistribut. Website: ionservice@gmail.com http://www.myanmarmkdistribution.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes
Has own Retail capacity?
Yes, through MK Distribution Co. Ltd.
Has own transport capacity?
Yes
Has own storage facilities?
Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
unknown
Payment Methods Accepted
Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Mama noodles are produced by Ayeryarwaddy Food co. ltd. but distributed by MK Distribution co. ltd.
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
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Yangon Yangon
Wholesale – Canned fish
Supplier Overview
Company Name Ever Rich Food Manufacturing
Address Shwe Pyi Thar Industrial Zone, Yangon. Phone: +95-1-645088, 645250. Mobile: 09-73224620, 09-5015241. Email: everrich.production.mm@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes
Has own Retail capacity? No
Has own transport capacity? Yes
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT? unknown
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
A1, OK Brand, Sun Brand canned sardines
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Myanmar Makro Industry Co. Ltd.
Address No.14, Thu-khi-tar Steet, Dagon Seikkan Industrial Zone(2), Dagon Seikkan Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Contact: U Win Naing (GM). Phone: +(951) 593345, 593346, 593347. Fax: +(951) 593309. Email : myanmarmakro@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes
Has own Retail capacity?
No
Has own transport capacity?
Yes
Has own storage facilities?
Yes
Approximate turnover in MT?
unknown
Payment Methods Accepted
Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Ocean and Ready canned sardines by Myanmar Makro Industry
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
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Wholesale – Salt
Supplier Overview
Company Name Phu Pwint San Co. Ltd., U Than Aung
Address No. 927, Kan Nar Lann, Yangon Thit quarter, Thingangyun, Yangon
Tel: +95-1-578775, +95-1-571192, +95-9-5019900
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? Yes (iodized salt)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 7,000 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 300 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name Shwe Hla Win Salt Factory, U Hla Maung
Address No. 119, 15 Street, Yangonth
Tel: +95-1-224805, +95-1-553043, +95-9-73020436
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? Yes (iodized salt), ), 240 Mt per day(round the clock)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 979 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 240 Mt
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Supplier Overview
Company Name OK Zar Zar Salt Factory, U Myint Sein
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Address No. 213 Mya Kwar Nyo Street, Tharkayta industrial zone, Yangon.
Tel: +95-9-5003968, +95-1-553208
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? Yes (iodized salt)
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? No
Has own storage facilities? Yes, 5000 Mt
Approximate turnover in MT? 2000 Mt per month in average
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Wholesale – Sugar
Sugar cane is produced and milled locally, primarily in Mandalay, Bago and Mon state
Supplier Overview
Company Name Myanmar Sugar Cane and sugar related products merchants and manufacturers association (MSMA)
Address Zay Cho Taw Bazzar (3 floor), 84 st., between 26&27 st., Chan Aya Thar Zan Township, Mandalay. Phone: +95-9 rd th th
2001767, 09-5015888, 09-6802551. Fax: 02 73578. Email: sugar.msma@gmail.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
No. It’s members are operating sugar mills.
Has own Retail capacity? No
Has own transport capacity?
No
Has own storage facilities?
No
Approximate turnover in MT?
n/a
Payment Methods Accepted
Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Mandalay Country-wide, most producers in Mandalay
Wholesale – Eggs
Eggs are mostly available from wet markets. C.P. Livestock is a large chicken breeder in Yangon and Mandalay who may provide eggs wholesale.
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Supplier Overview
Company Name Myanmar C.P. Livestock
Address No.135, Pyay Road, 8 miles, Mayangone Township ,Yangon. Phone: 951 - 651324,651325. Website : www.myanmarcp.com
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? Yes
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT? unknown
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information Breeder Farm: Bago, Ye' Mon, Thar Yar Gone, Inta Gaw, Sint Kine, Hatchery : Yangon and Mandalay
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Mandalay Mandalay
Supplier Overview
Company Name Kan Thar Min
Address Bet: 22-26 St., Kan Nar Lane A Paw Lane Township, Mandalay. Phone: 09 2036423. Contact: Aung Myay Thar Zan
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity?
Yes
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? Yes
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT? unknown
Payment Methods Accepted Bank transfer, cash
Other Comments or Key Information Eggs Wholesale Mandalay
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Mandalay Mandalay
Wholesale – Agricultural Commodities market
Bayint Naung Market located in North Western Yangon, is the largest agricultural commodities trading market in Myanmar. Established in 1990, the market complex consists of two-story shop houses with floor areas of 1200 and 2,400 square feet (220 sq.m.). It is the only legally permitted wholesale center of beans and pulses in the country.
Supplier Overview
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Company Name Bayint Naung Market (or Bayinnaung)
Address Bayint Naung Road, Yangon.
Has own Production / Manufacturing capacity? n/a
Has own Retail capacity? Yes
Has own transport capacity? Yes
Has own storage facilities? Yes
Approximate turnover in MT? unknown
Payment Methods Accepted Cash
Other Comments or Key Information Agricultural wholesale. For pulses, onions, potatoes, eggs.
Other Locations
Region(s) Service Location(s)
Yangon Yangon
Main Food Suppliers
Locally produced rice, beans and pulses are generally available in the local market. Rice is the main staple food consumed in Myanmar. Corn and wheat-based food products are less consumed. 50% of Corn are produce in Shan State in the eastern part of country and 14 % in Sagain region in the central part of country. The rest are produced in Ayeyarwady region. Popularity of instant noodles, such as Yum Yum, Ma Ma and Wai Wai brands, has been growing. Emergency food package of Department of Disaster Management (DDM) also include the instant noodles.
Key agricultural products produced locally and for exportation are rice, beans and pulses. Fortified edible oil, such as used by World Food Programme, cannot be procured in Myanmar due to low production rate and high local consumption. Myanmar imported 70% of edible oil mostly from Malaysia and Indonesia yearly . Ready to Eat products and fortified high-energy biscuits for the humanitarian sector are not commonly available. Fortified Corn Soya [3]Blend (CSB or Super Cereal) cannot be found on the local market. Rice Soya Blend (RSB) is produced locally by United New Generation company (any website for United New Generation can be inserted here).
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation and housing can be found easily but at higher cost as in neighboring East Asian countries. In the tourist high season (November to February) there can be a shortage of hotel rooms, especially in Yangon. Housing can be found through real estate agents and brokers. However, there are several hotels that most UN agencies and international organizations recommend for their visitors. These hotels, to the extent possible, can be assumed to have met safety and security standards that are observed by the respective international agencies. The hotels are listed below by locations:
Additional Operational Support
Humanitarian support items (non-food items) such as tents, water pumps, pipes, water tanks, jerry cans, blankets, plastic sheeting, office furniture, cooking utensils are readily available on the local market to meet local demand. This allows humanitarian organizations to source locally via long-term agreements and reduce lead-time. Specific items, such as blankets and plastic sheeting, are locally produced. But other items, such as tents, jerry cans and buckets may be imported from China, India, or Thailand due to competitive price and quality. In case of emergencies, locally available humanitarian support items would probably be exhausted quickly, which may require aid agencies to source regionally from suppliers in the neighboring countries, mainly China and India.
[1] https://myanmar.visa.com/dam/VCOM/regional/ap/myanmar/newsroom/documents/financial-education-for-sustainable-growth-en.pdf
[2] https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/annual-edible-oil-consumption-crosses-1-mln-tons-trade-body/#:~:text=Myanmar's%20annual%20edible%20oil%20consumption,oil%20has%20to%20be%20imported.
[3] https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmar-has-to-import-70-of-cooking-oil