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India exported USD 609.2 mn to Myanmar in 2024, led by HS 05, and imported USD 1.52 bn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
  • CurrencyMMK Ks
  • Time+1h00 vs IST
  • CapitalNaypyidaw
  • AccessLand border with India
Get a quote for Myanmar How exporting works
  • Road
  • Sea
  • Air
  1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road
  2. Sea leg to Myanmar · Sea
  3. Air leg to Myanmar · Air

Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 609.2 mn
Imports into India
USD 1.52 bn
Trade partner rank
#58

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Naypyidaw whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
East Asia & PacificSouth-Eastern Asia
Income group
Lower middle incomeWorld Bank
Currency
MMKBurmese kyat
Languages
Burmese
Capital
Naypyidaw
Time
+1h00 vs ISTUTC+06:30
Access
Land border with India
Trade partner rank
#580.19% of India's trade

Trade agreements: Preferential access under: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to Myanmar

USD 609.2 mnIndia's exports to Myanmar, 2024 (FOB)
0.14%of India's exports to the world
USD 2.13 bntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to Myanmar, 2024
  1. HS 05 Animal originated products USD 185.4 mn30%
  2. HS 30 Pharmaceutical products USD 178.4 mn29%
  3. HS 87 Vehicles USD 28.0 mn5%
  4. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 25.6 mn4%
  5. HS 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof USD 25.4 mn4%

Gateways in Myanmar

Seaports: Not yet sourced for this page. Our desk confirms the right port when it quotes.

Airports: Mandalay International Airport (MDL) · Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT) · Yangon International Airport (RGN)

OurAirports: large (else medium) airports with scheduled service and an IATA code. Direct service from India NOT verified.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from Myanmar to India

USD 1.52 bnIndia's imports from Myanmar, 2024 (CIF)
71%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from Myanmar, 2024
  1. HS 07 Vegetables and certain roots and tubers USD 1.21 bn79%
  2. HS 10 Cereals USD 118.3 mn8%
  3. HS 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates USD 46.0 mn3%
  4. HS 08 Fruit and nuts, edible USD 34.7 mn2%
  5. HS 44 Wood and articles of wood USD 29.7 mn2%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. To pay the lower rate under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), the importer must hold origin proof and answer CAROTAR 2020 origin checks. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

Land crossing: Moreh (IN) and Tamu (MM) ICP. Its current operating status is not verified from a public source, so please confirm with our desk before planning a road movement.

International leg. The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

Ask our desk for a quote Email the desk

Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Myanmar. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Myanmar in 2024 was HS 05. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Preferential CoO available under: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and Myanmar

Does India have a free trade agreement with Myanmar?
Yes. Goods can qualify for preferential duty under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), provided they meet the rules of origin and carry a preferential certificate of origin. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026.
What does India export to Myanmar?
India exported USD 609.2 mn of goods to Myanmar in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 05 animal originated products (USD 185.4 mn), HS 30 pharmaceutical products (USD 178.4 mn), HS 87 vehicles (USD 28.0 mn). That is 0.14% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from Myanmar?
India imported USD 1.52 bn from Myanmar in 2024, mainly HS 07 vegetables and certain roots and tubers (USD 1.21 bn), HS 10 cereals (USD 118.3 mn), HS 03 fish and crustaceans, molluscs and othe… (USD 46.0 mn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-Myanmar trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and Myanmar was USD 2.13 bn in 2024, 0.19% of India's total, which ranks Myanmar number 58 among India's trading partners. India imports more than it exports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to Myanmar take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to Myanmar is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to Myanmar?
A preferential certificate of origin under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) lets the buyer in Myanmar claim the lower duty; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
Can I send goods from India to Myanmar by road?
Not confirmed. The crossing is Moreh (IN) and Tamu (MM) ICP, but we have not verified its current operating status from a public source. Please confirm with our desk before planning a road movement.
What is the time difference between India and Myanmar?
Naypyidaw runs at UTC+06:30 in 2026, which is +1h00 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Myanmar shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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