Illegal export of Myanmar’s natural rubber to Thailand and re-export by Thailand damage the country’s reputation, according to the Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers Association (MRPPA). “This matters with the country’s image. Our products are illegally sent to other countries and the recipient country of Myanmar rubber re-exports them to other foreign markets under its […]
Illegal export of natural rubber to Thailand damages Myanmar’s image: MRPPA reports
January 8, 2021 by
Hlegu rubber lab to issue certificates when COVID restrictions eased
January 7, 2021 by
Myanmar Natural Rubber Quality Testing Lab in Hlegu will issue certificates when the government eases coronavirus restrictions. It depends on the pandemic situation, said U Khaing Myint, Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers Association (MRPPA) secretary. At present, the pandemic stopped the operation of the lab. Under stay-at-home guidelines, we cannot do anything but instead stay […]
Pandemic-induced demand drives rubber price up
December 22, 2020 by
The growing demand for rubber products in the global market caused the price to increase up to K900 per pound in the domestic market, market data indicated. The growing demand of rubber gloves during the coronavirus pandemic, shortage of natural rubber, the appreciation of US dollar against Kyat are the reasons of the price rise, […]
Rubber exports expected to rise as production improves in Myanmar
May 15, 2019 by
Myanmar is expecting to export around 300,000 tonnes of rubber this year on the back of rising production at local plantations, U Khaing Myint, secretary of the Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers Association (MRPPA) said last week. This is more than the government’s estimates of 260,000 tonnes this year, he said. Rubber exports have been […]
