Myanmar avocados are expected to enter the Chinese market next year

Myanmar is preparing for the official export of avocados to China in the 2026/2027 production season. The country is working to meet China's requirements and is investigating pests and diseases in avocado orchards. Inspections of the orchards are planned for October, November, and December 2025, and a sanitary inspection and quarantine protocol will be signed after the inspection. Currently, avocados are primarily grown in southern and northern Shan State, northern Chin State, Pyin Oo Lwin District of Mandalay Province, and Sagaing Province. Exports were hindered by the epidemic and the unstable situation in Myanmar, but the country is now working to open up the international market.

According to Myanmar media reports, the Myanmar Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Growers and Exporters Association said that Myanmar avocados will be officially exported to China in the upcoming 2026/2027 production season. According to the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund Support Project, Myanmar is striving to meet the requirements of the General Administration of Customs to export avocados to China. At present, the crop protection department of the Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture is investigating the pests and diseases in orchards and taking preventive measures. In order to realize the export of avocados, China and Myanmar plan to inspect Myanmar orchards through video in October, November and December 2025. If all goes well, the inspection time may also be brought forward to September. After the inspection, the two sides signed a sanitary inspection and quarantine protocol, and it is expected that the official export will not be until 202 6/2027 production season. There ...