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Myanmar: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Myanmar

In 2022, the Myanmar's date market decreased by -26.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Exports

Exports from Myanmar

Date exports from Myanmar surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 126% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of date exports from Myanmar, together accounting for 96% of total exports. Malaysia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +557.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for dates exports from Myanmar, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled +61.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+137.7% per year) and Malaysia (+1,093.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Malaysia (+82.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, overseas purchases of dates decreased by -3.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. 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, date imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of date to Myanmar, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iraq (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled +27.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iraq (0.0% per year) and India (+56.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest date suppliers to Myanmar were Thailand ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. India, Israel and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +47.2%, 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

In 2022, the average date import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 103% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date consumption in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, with a combined 43% share of global consumption. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, India, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

What are the largest producers of dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date production in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, together comprising 48% of global production. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Libya and China, which together accounted for a further 45%.

What are the leading suppliers of dates to Myanmar?

In value terms, the largest date suppliers to Myanmar were Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.

What are the leading importers of dates from Myanmar?

In value terms, the largest markets for date exported from Myanmar were India and Thailand.

What is the average export price for dates in Myanmar?

The average date export price stood at $1,193 per ton in 2021, dropping by -51.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dates in Myanmar?

In 2021, the average date import price amounted to $729 per ton, reducing by -41.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in Myanmar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 577 - Dates

Country coverage:

Myanmar

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Myanmar
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024