Myanmar

Market Overview

Total Population

54M

Muslim Population

2.2M (4%)

Market Growth (CAGR)

3.5%

GDP (USD)

$65B

Per Capita Halal Spend

$60-90

Ease of Business Rank

#165

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

Myanmar Halal Association (MHA)

Certification Required

No — Voluntary

Key Legislation

No mandatory national halal legislation; Myanmar Halal Association operates private certification under religious affairs framework

Import Requirements

No formal import halal standard; private certification accepted

Labeling Requirements

Voluntary halal marks; no mandatory requirement

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports

Seafood, rice, pulses to Middle East and Muslim-majority Asian markets

Top Halal Imports

Halal processed food from Malaysia and Thailand; meat products

Government Incentives

Special Economic Zones (Thilawa, Kyaukphyu); foreign investment law reformed 2016

FDI Rules

Foreign investment up to 100% in most manufacturing sectors via Myanmar Investment Law 2016

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

Low overall; higher among Bamar Muslim and Rohingya communities

E-Commerce Adoption

Low

Cold Chain Maturity

Low

Per Capita Halal Spend

$60-90

Dining Scene

Halal restaurants in Yangon Muslim quarters; limited elsewhere

Halal Food Availability

Limited — Yangon, Mandalay Muslim quarters

Tourism Infrastructure

Very limited halal tourism infrastructure

Events in Myanmar

Companies in Myanmar

Halal Certifiers in Myanmar

Market Statistics