Under British administration, Myanmar was the second-wealthiest country in South-East Asia. It had been the world's largest exporter of <answer>rice</answer>. Myanmar also had a wealth of natural and labour resources. British Burma began exporting crude oil in 1853, making it one of the earliest petroleum producers in the world. It produced 75% of the world's teak and had a highly literate population. The wealth was however, mainly concentrated in the hands of Europeans. In 1930s, agricultural production fell dramatically as international <answer>rice</answer> p<answer>rice</answer>s declined, and did not recover for several decades.
What was Burma's greatest export during that time of English rule ?
rice