Myanmar: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's durum wheat market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Myanmar

In value terms, durum wheat production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of durum wheat in Myanmar rose markedly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 14% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 durum wheat production in Myanmar shrank to X ha, declining by -9.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 24%. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Myanmar

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of durum wheat decreased by 0% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of -17.4% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports stood at $X in 2020. In general, exports faced a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of -18.2% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of -0.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+0.4%).

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, overseas purchases of durum wheat increased by 0.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 388%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 241% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main durum wheat supplier to Myanmar, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +79.2%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +77.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +65.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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