Myanmar: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's green bean market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Myanmar

In value terms, green bean production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Myanmar stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, 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 green beans production in Myanmar amounted to less than X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, shipments abroad of green beans increased by 96% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, exports saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 248%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 216%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Myanmar, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +63.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+24.7% per year) and Malaysia (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Myanmar, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +48.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+21.3% per year) and France (+25.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 51% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Myanmar

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of green beans decreased by -64.7% to X tons in 2019. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 3,299%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, green bean imports plummeted to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,939%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Madagascar (X tons) was the main supplier of green bean to Myanmar, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Madagascar stood at -62.7%.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Myanmar, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Madagascar totaled -47.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Madagascar amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+40.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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