Myanmar: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's garlic market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in Myanmar

In value terms, garlic production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average garlic yield in Myanmar reduced modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1.4%. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The garlic harvested area in Myanmar reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 2.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Myanmar

For the third year in a row, Myanmar recorded decline in overseas shipments of garlic, which decreased by -97.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 542% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 595%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +77.0%).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Myanmar, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand stood at -12.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Myanmar

For the third consecutive year, Myanmar recorded decline in purchases abroad of garlic, which decreased by 0% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 909%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 863% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main supplier of garlic to Myanmar, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X kg), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -25.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Myanmar, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -23.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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