Myanmar: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Myanmar

In 2022, the Myanmar's avocado market increased by 4,165% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Avocado Production in Myanmar

In value terms, avocado production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of avocados in Myanmar stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of avocados production in Myanmar totaled less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, approx. X tons of avocados were exported from Myanmar; which is down by -68.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 887%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 641% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for avocado exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand amounted to +54.7%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for avocados exports from Myanmar, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand totaled +64.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a tangible expansion. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India stood at $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+6.2%).

Avocado Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, the amount of avocados imported into Myanmar amounted to X kg, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 4,336% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 3,466%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X kg) was the main supplier of avocado to Myanmar, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at -6.2%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocados to Myanmar, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand totaled +20.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 207% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+28.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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