Myanmar: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's onion and shallot market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -7.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Myanmar

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 291%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Myanmar dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.8%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot 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 onions and shallots production in Myanmar shrank slightly to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.7%. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots exported from Myanmar surged to X tons, rising by 65% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 328% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 950%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Myanmar, with a 92% share of total exports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (X tons), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand totaled +40.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+37.0% per year) and Bangladesh (+60.4% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Myanmar, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand totaled +39.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+37.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+63.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -33.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 145%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Bangladesh (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Myanmar

Onion and shallot imports into Myanmar fell markedly to X kg in 2019, waning by -99.8% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 2,700%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports reduced markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 4,580% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of onion and shallot to Myanmar, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 68% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 167%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2019, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -18.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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