Myanmar: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Myanmar

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Myanmar's lentil market, when its value decreased by -31.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Lentil consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in Myanmar

In value terms, lentil production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 65%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lentil yield in Myanmar soared to X tons per ha, picking up by 1,889% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw strong growth. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lentil harvested area in Myanmar fell modestly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, the amount of lentils exported from Myanmar skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 11,679% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +388.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-13.5% per year) and Malaysia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lentils exports from Myanmar, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +344.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-13.6% per year) and Malaysia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 73%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 the United Arab Emirates (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Myanmar

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of lentils decreased by -86.5% to X tons in 2018. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31,384%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, lentil imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2018. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 29,900% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Thailand (X tons) was the main supplier of lentil to Myanmar, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand amounted to +44.0%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Myanmar, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to +130.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2014 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand stood at $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+74.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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