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Myanmar Pulse Exports Surge in February

WASHINGTON - May 21/14 - SNS -- Pulse exports from Myanmar jumped in February, rising above month earlier levels, but slipping below year-earlier levels, according to the latest data from the country's ministry of commerce.

Myanmar exported 103,694 metric tons (MT) of pulses in February 2014, up 23% from January but 3% below the same month last year. India accounted for 54% of total exports followed by Singapore, and Vietnam. Border trade exports to India and China were 13,382 MT in February, up 50% from last month.

Myanmar's non-border bean and pulse exports in February totaled 90,314 MT, an increase of 20% from the previous month following increased shipments to Singapore and Vietnam.

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