Myanmar: Domestic Appliances Market 2025

Domestic Appliances Market Size in Myanmar

In 2021, the Myanmar's domestic appliances market decreased by -12.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -19.4% against 2018 indices. Domestic appliances consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Domestic Appliances Production in Myanmar

In value terms, domestic appliances production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -24.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 52%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Domestic Appliances Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, approx. X units of domestic appliances were exported from Myanmar; declining by -3.2% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 556%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, domestic appliances exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 991% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) was the main destination for domestic appliances exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 135% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan (X units), with a 2.5% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +153.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+211.8% per year) and Germany (+28.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for domestic appliances exports from Myanmar, comprising 15% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +81.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+14.3% per year) and Thailand (+22.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average domestic appliances export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, domestic appliances export price increased by +103.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 66%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Domestic Appliances Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, supplies from abroad of domestic appliances decreased by -35.7% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, domestic appliances imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -28.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of domestic appliances to Myanmar, with a 135% share of total imports. Moreover, domestic appliances imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), threefold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+1.4% per year) and Vietnam (+9.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of domestic appliances to Myanmar, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-3.6% per year) and Vietnam (+12.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average domestic appliances import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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