Gold Market Report
Myanmar Gold Market Report
Independently researched coverage of the Myanmar gold market, last verified Sep 1, 2026. 24K gold is currently MMK 293,858.61 per gram.
See the live gold price page for Myanmar →Research coverage
4 of 4 research sections published for Myanmar.
- About this market
- Market notes
- Buying guide
- Tax & duty notes
Gold Price by Purity
Live prices in MMK.
| Purity | Per g | Per oz t | Per tola | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (999.9) | MMK 293,858.61 | MMK 9,140,024.37 | MMK 3,427,509.14 | MMK 293,858,607.26 |
| 22 karat (916.7) | MMK 269,407.13 | MMK 8,379,498.29 | MMK 3,142,311.86 | MMK 269,407,125.99 |
| 21 karat (875) | MMK 257,152.00 | MMK 7,998,321.16 | MMK 2,999,370.43 | MMK 257,151,996.55 |
| 18 karat (750) | MMK 220,416.00 | MMK 6,855,703.85 | MMK 2,570,888.94 | MMK 220,415,997.05 |
| 14 karat (583.3) | MMK 171,424.87 | MMK 5,331,909.41 | MMK 1,999,466.03 | MMK 171,424,868.10 |
| 10 karat (416.7) | MMK 122,463.13 | MMK 3,809,029.06 | MMK 1,428,385.90 | MMK 122,463,127.96 |
Trend
Last 3 months
Per gram · MMK
- Change
- +6.59%
- Low
- MMK 272,517.13
- High
- MMK 316,204.74
Historical data is presented from the site's retained market samples and daily rollups.
View full history →About the Myanmar gold market
Myanmar's gold trade is largely self-regulated by industry associations rather than a formal government standard — refining typically produces about 99% purity, not the "four nines" (99.99%) common internationally, and quality varies by source since standardisation isn't strictly enforced.
Read the full section on the live price page →Market notes
Myanmar applies a commercial tax to gold and jewellery sales proceeds or, for imports, to the landed cost -- sources describe both a 1% and a more recent 3% rate, and Myanmar is separately establishing its first official gold, gems and metals trading market in Yangon.
Read the full section on the live price page →Buying gold in Myanmar
Given the documented uncertainty around Myanmar's current commercial-tax rate on gold, confirm the applicable rate directly with a Myanmar dealer or the Internal Revenue Department before a transaction rather than relying on a single published figure.
Read the full section on the live price page →Tax & duty notes
Myanmar levies a commercial tax on gold and jewellery sales proceeds (or landed cost for imports) -- sources describe this as 1% in some references and 3% in more recent ones, a genuine inconsistency in available documentation rather than a settled figure, so confirm the current rate before a transaction.
Read the full section on the live price page →Sources
What the Myanmar research is based on
Each claim below traces to a specific, checkable source rather than a general reference.
- The Irrawaddy — Myanmar Junta Hikes Tax on Gold Trading as Currency Plummets
Supports: Commercial tax on gold/jewellery sales proceeds or landed cost for imports, with rate documented inconsistently across sources (1% vs 3%)
Checked Sep 1, 2026
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Myanmar: Other taxes
Supports: Gemstone tax under the 2019 Myanmar Gemstone Law (5-11%), distinct from the gold commercial tax
Checked Sep 1, 2026
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How we calculate the price
- We fetch the international spot gold price (XAU/USD) live from gold-api.com + xaus.com, with automatic failover between providers.
- The spot rate is converted into the local currency using live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com, then scaled by purity (24K, 22K, 18K…) and by weight (gram, tola, ounce, kilogram, baht).
- The result is the pure spot value. Retail counters may add dealer premium, tax and making charges — the number here is the underlying benchmark.