Myanmar

In 2010, the value of merchandise exports of Myanmar was 7.6 bln US$, while its merchandise imports were 4.2 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a moderate surplus of 3.5 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG South-eastern Asia at 1.7 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Myanmar were moderately concentrated amongst partners; imports were also moderately concentrated. The top 4 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 6 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2011, the value of exports of services of Myanmar increased substantially by 68.6 percent, reaching 612.0 mln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 38.2 percent and reached 1.1 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services deficit of 478.2 mln US$.