Myanmar: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's non-cellular polypropylene film market reduced to $X in 2021, waning by -13.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume decreased by -87.2% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 637% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 531% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Myanmar, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.4% share.

From 2018 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to -84.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+129.0% per year) and the United States (-88.4% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Myanmar, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 1.5% share.

From 2018 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan amounted to -85.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+98.2% per year) and the United States (-93.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -25.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 233% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 233%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier to Myanmar, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), ninefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +49.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+32.6% per year) and Malaysia (+131.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Myanmar, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +31.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+120.4% per year) and Thailand (+20.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (-4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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