Myanmar: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Myanmar

In 2021, the Myanmar's chicken meat market increased by 2.1% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Production in Myanmar

In value terms, chicken meat production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Myanmar stood at X kg per head in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 88%. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Myanmar declined slightly to X heads in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Myanmar

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of chicken meat decreased by -17.1% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, chicken meat exports declined rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Myanmar, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Myanmar, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -29.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia stood at $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+148.6%).

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, imports of chicken meat into Myanmar expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 205%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 237% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) was the main chicken meat supplier to Myanmar, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled +36.6%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Myanmar, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to +44.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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