Monday 26 November 2012

Myanmar to export plastic bags to Japan

Lucky Bag plastic enterprise of Myanmar will start exporting HDPE kind of thin, soft plastic bags to Japan at the end of this month, managing director Hla Win said.

The polyethylene will be exported to Japan which will be used in carrying kitchen wares. Only plastic without the logo being sealed will   be exported to Japan.

The move came following the agreement between the Myanmar company and some Japanese companies since a few months ago. Some Japanese companies started to discuss plastic export with Myanmar company for about one year ago.

"Three to four Japanese companies discussed with us to send plastic, especially kitchen pack to Japan. Shopping bags and large bags are asked to be exported to Japan later. We have sent sample plastic for three times and they like it and agree it to be sent at the end of this month. Only plastic bags without having logo will have to be sent and then Japan will stick its logo on them and they will be locally sold," the managing director said.

The Lucky Bag company will start exporting 13 tonnes plastic that is the same as the weight of a container. Malaysia, China and Vietnam are now exporting plastic to Japan. Therefore, Myanmar's plastic is likely to compete with the currently exporting countries.

"We aim to seek the export market. If the plastic export is convenient, that can do good things for plastic businessmen and provide job employment as well. We hope we will achieve success in our enterprise, but we do not see regular power supply. The plastic quality depends much on power," the managing director added.

The plastic will have to be officially exported to Japan for the first time and it is not permitted for local consumption.
 
source: Eleven Myanmar

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