MARKET / Southeast Asia
Myanmar
Myanmar is a right-hand drive market with sustained construction and logistics investment. Machines arrive from factories in China in about 4–5 weeks, mainly through Yangon / Thilawa.
- HANDLE
- right-hand drive
- PORT
- Yangon / Thilawa
- DUTY
- 5–20%
- LEAD TIME
- 4–5 weeks
Market overview
Demand concentrates in Mini excavator and Mini dump truck; specifications are fixed against this market's ports and mains.
For Myanmar we confirm transport to Yangon / Thilawa and the local rules at the specification stage, before quoting a model and an estimate.
Models in demand
- 01Mini excavatorWorkhorse for utilities and foundations; 1.8–3.5 t is the practical class.
- 02Mini dump truckHauling material and spoil; the 1–3 t class reaches tight sites.
- 03Electric forkliftWarehouse and yard handling; electric units suit indoor rules best.
- 04Aerial platformHigh work on warehouses, signage and facades; self-propelled cuts setup time.
Import and customs
Importing into Myanmar involves duty (indicative 5–20%) plus VAT, and some models need MADE conformity. We clear at Yangon / Thilawa and prepare the document set — invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, B/L.
Duty and certification figures are indicative. We confirm the latest tariff and local requirements before shipment.
Local conditions
Myanmar is hot and humid. Mains is 230 V / 50 Hz, so chargers for electric machines are specified to local power. Vehicles are ordered right-hand drive accordingly.