"This Rapid Market Assessment (RMA) is a suppliment to the MAU Market Price Report in South Sagaing Region. It provides township-level data on market functionality, activity, supply, and logistics. Data were collected through observation and KIIs with retailers during Feb. 21-27, 2024. Reports available at www.themimu.info/market-analysis-unit. KEY FINDINGS Security was poor in Myaung and Shwebo markets in March, but it improved slightly in Yinmarbin; Activity grew in Yinmarbin, Monywa, and Ye-U, but the rise in customers and retailers was modest; Supply remained generally good across the region, although it was poorest by far in Yinmarbin; Fuel, medicine, and shelter NFIs were needed most, and supply was better for foods than for NFIs; Shipping conditions and costs were largely stable, except for some small improvements in lead times; Security took precedence over other challenges, but retailers generally reported facing few challenges. Regional Overview Market Functionality - Markets operated as usual, but security remained poor in some locations. Markets monitored were open and there were no reports of new damage/closures; however, markets in Myaung and Shwebo were still described as relatively unsafe. Market Activity - Market activity grew slightly in several markets monitored in March. Customer and retailer activity increased in the Yinmarbin market in March, and Monywa and Ye-U markets also saw small increases in traffic. Market activity was unchanged in Myaung and Shwebo, where retailers mostly served nearby villages. Availability of Goods - Goods remained available in markets, but fuel and medicines were still needed. Supply was good in most markets, but it continued to be poorer for NFIs than for foods. Supply of fuel, medicines, and shelter items was most lacking. Supply improved at the Yinmarbin village market, although it remained worse than other markets monitored. Availability of shelter NFIs worsened somewhat in March. Transport & Logistics - Shipping conditions and costs were largely unchanged in March. Supply lead-times improved in Yinmarbin and Ye-U, but there were few other changes. Shipping costs in the region were stable. Retailer Challenges - Safety and security took precedence over other challenges in March. Challenges related to transportation receded somewhat in March, but retailers continued to worry about cash access and especially security conditions. Monywa retailers reported more challenges than retailers elsewhere, while Myaung retailers reported fewer challenges. Possible Interventions - Retailer interest in recieving support increased in March. Retailers across markets showed growing interest in recieving support to increase supply, possibly because retail opportunities increased as market activity grew. Ye-U retailers continued to show the greatest interest. That said, unlikely last month when there was more interest in fuel subsidies and peace cooridoors, in March retailers scarcely favored any one mode of support over another..."