"This Rapid Market Assessment (RMA) is a suppliment to the MAU Market Price Report in Southeast Myanmar. It provides township-level data on market functionality, activity, supply, and logistics. Data were collected through observation and KIIs with retailers during June 21-26, 2024. Reports available at www.themimu.info/market-analysis-unit. KEY FINDINGS • Market security was poor in all four markets, yet operations were stable and closures were rare; • Retail shifted a bit to Loikaw and Hsihseng towns, but business there was difficult and security poor; • Shipping goods to towns was costly, although lead-times were slightly better than in villages; • Supply of food and NFIs was fairly stable despite rising shipping costs; • Loikaw Town market lacked many essential foods, and only rice was consistently available; • Town markets faced numerous retail challenges, particularly related to security and cash access. Regional Overview Market Functionality - Market operations were stable and most functioned all day, yet most were unsafe. Market hours were generally stable, although Hsihseng retailers extended hours to counterbalance reduced customer activity. There was no reported market damage, but all four markets were considered unsafe and closures occasionally occured. Retail activity in Hsihseng and Loikaw towns grew slightly in June. Market Activity - Market activity in Hsihseng and Loikaw shifted further from villages to towns in June. Customers returned to Hsihseng and Loikaw town markets for a second month in June, although activity remained low overall. Customer and retailer activity was stable in Demoso and Pekon. Inter-township commerce continued, although it was limited in Hsihseng. Availability of Goods - Supply was unchanged in June, and it remained poorer for NFIs than for foods. Supply of meat/fish and vegetables was slightly better than other goods, and availability of medicines was poorest. Supply remained poorest in Loikaw, although supply there improved slightly as more retailers operated in/near a new market area established in the town. Transport & Logistics - Shipping costs continued to rise across markets in June. Shipping lead-times were slightly shorter for town retailers than for village retailers, and lead times grew even longer for retailers in Demoso. Shipping goods across townships lines remained possible in June, although doing so was still very difficult and costly. Retailer Challenges - Retailers in Loikaw and Hsihseng towns reported many challenges in June. Poor transportation and supply were difficult across the region in June, although retailers in Hsihseng and Loikaw towns reported a broader and deeper suite of challenges. For example, poor safety/security and poor access to cash were more prominent among retailers in these towns than among retailers in the village markets. Market-related damage was not a major challenge reported by retailers in June..."