--- title: "Shipping between India and Myanmar: trade · SSL" description: "India-Myanmar trade in 2024: exports USD 609.2 M, imports USD 1.5 B (UN Comtrade). Documents, gateways and SSL's road leg in India." url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/myanmar/ canonical: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/myanmar/ updated: 2026-11-11 lang: en-IN publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited --- East Asia & Pacific · MM # India and Myanmar India exported USD 609.2 M to Myanmar in 2024, led by HS 05, and imported USD 1.5 B. 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](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=MM&service=international-sea) [How exporting works](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/export-procedure-india/) - 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 M **Imports into India**: USD 1.5 B **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 M** India's exports to Myanmar, 2024 (FOB) **0.14%** of India's exports to the world **USD 2.1 B** two-way trade, 2024 India's top exports to Myanmar, 2024 1. HS 05 Animal originated products **USD 185.4 M** 30% 2. HS 30 [Pharmaceutical products](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/30/) **USD 178.4 M** 29% 3. HS 87 [Vehicles](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/87/) **USD 28 M** 5% 4. HS 84 [Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/84/) **USD 25.6 M** 4% 5. HS 85 [Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/85/) **USD 25.4 M** 4% ### Gateways in Myanmar **Seaports:** Yangon (MMRGN) **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 By road to Chennai port, then by sea to Yangon, or by air from Delhi. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date 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 1.5 B** India'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](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/07/) **USD 1.2 B** 79% 2. HS 10 [Cereals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/10/) **USD 118.3 M** 8% 3. HS 03 [Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/03/) **USD 46 M** 3% 4. HS 08 [Fruit and nuts, edible](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/08/) **USD 34.7 M** 2% 5. HS 44 [Wood and articles of wood](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/44/) **USD 29.7 M** 2% 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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/import-procedure-india/) ## 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. Our desk confirms its current operating status with you 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](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=MM&service=international-sea) [Email the desk](mailto:corporatesales@sslpl.in?subject=Freight%20enquiry%3A%20India%20to%20Myanmar) 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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/importer-exporter-code-iec/) **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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) **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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/incoterms-2020/) **Certificate of origin**: Preferential CoO available under: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) ## 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 M of goods to Myanmar in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 05 animal originated products (USD 185.4 M), HS 30 pharmaceutical products (USD 178.4 M), HS 87 vehicles (USD 28 M). 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 1.5 B from Myanmar in 2024, mainly HS 07 vegetables and certain roots and tubers (USD 1.2 B), HS 10 cereals (USD 118.3 M), HS 03 fish and crustaceans, molluscs and othe… (USD 46 M). 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 2.1 B 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?** By road to Chennai port, then by sea to Yangon, or by air from Delhi. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date 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. ## Keep exploring - [East Asia & Pacific: all countries →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/regions/east-asia-and-pacific/) - [India ↔ China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) - [India ↔ Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) - [India ↔ South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) - [India ↔ Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) - [India ↔ Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) - [India ↔ Singapore](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/) - [Trade guides](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/) - [World movement map](https://safeandsecure.in/global/) Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register. --- Source: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/myanmar/ (the HTML page is the record; this markdown twin was generated from it on 2026-11-11). 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