An official is quoted as saying that three tonnes of mangoes were transported recently to the island state with more shipments planned depending on capacity.

Myanmar Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association Chairman Soe Than Min Din compared Myanmar’s previous export of seedless watermelons to China by air, saying it was not as profitable as transporting fruit to Singapore by sea.

“Myanmar began seeking to expand into new export markets beyond China around three years ago,” the Fruitnet report by Emily French said. “Thus far it has targeted Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for its produce, as well as participating in a number of international fruit festivals globally.”