Myanmar: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Myanmar

For the third year in a row, the Myanmar's pulses market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Myanmar

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Myanmar was estimated at X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Myanmar; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Myanmar

Pulses exports from Myanmar surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Myanmar, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Myanmar were India ($X), China ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Malaysia ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Myanmar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Myanmar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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