Myanmar: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's chili and pepper market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, dropping by -33.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Myanmar

In value terms, chili and pepper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Myanmar stood at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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 chilies and peppers (green) production in Myanmar was estimated at less than X ha, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, exports of chilies and peppers (green) from Myanmar soared to X tons, jumping by 119% against 2021 figures. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 2,409%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,385% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand amounted to +43.0%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Myanmar, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand amounted to +34.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-3.8%).

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Myanmar

Chili and pepper imports into Myanmar shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by -97.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 194%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 285% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Myanmar, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand stood at -29.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (0.0% per year) and Singapore (+45.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Myanmar were Thailand ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports. Singapore lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 10%.

Among the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +27.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 181% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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