The volume of 18 border trade centers is over US$3.1 billion within three and a half months in this fiscal year and trade volume of Muse border trade center alone is reached over half of total trade volume in that period, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Myanmar earned US$2.504 billion in the same period in the last fiscal year.

The 18 border trade centers in Myanmar are Muse, Lweje, Chinshwehaw, Kanpiketi, Kengtong, Techilek, Myawady, Kawthoung, Myeik, Nabule/Htikhi, Mawtaung, Maese, Sittwe, Maungdaw, Tamu, Reik, Htantalan and Kyaingleik.

Union Minister for Commerce Dr Than Myint said: "To boost trade, we need to improve both quantity and quality. In import sector, we need to import more capital goods that can generate sustainable economy."