Myanmar: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's papaya market amounted to less than $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. Papaya consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Production in Myanmar

In value terms, papaya production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of papayas in Myanmar stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of papayas in Myanmar stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2020, shipments abroad of papayas decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 689% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya exports amounted to less than $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 426% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X kg) was the main destination for papaya exports from Myanmar, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, papaya exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand amounted to -17.4%.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand totaled -34.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average papaya export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 a decrease of -18.2% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (-20.8%).

Papaya Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2018, the amount of papayas imported into Myanmar reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -48% compared with 2017 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6,069% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, papaya imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 5,439% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Thailand (X tons) was the main supplier of papaya to Myanmar, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, papaya imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +136.8%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of papayas to Myanmar, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at +67.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average papaya import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -42.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 5,309%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2018, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (-14.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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