Myanmar: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's pigeon peas market contracted rapidly to $X in 2021, waning by -37% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Pigeon peas consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in Myanmar

In value terms, pigeon peas production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 44%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of pigeon peas in Myanmar declined slightly to X kg per ha, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2.5%. Over the period under review, the average pigeon peas yield attained the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of pigeon peas were harvested in Myanmar; waning by -2% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pigeon peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, shipments abroad of pigeon peas increased by 93% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,277%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,724%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Myanmar, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, pigeon peas exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nepal (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (+61.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+25.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Myanmar, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nepal ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (+54.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+26.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas export price increased by +92.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nepal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, overseas purchases of pigeon peas were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -14.4% was in 2016. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest pigeon peas supplier to Myanmar, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, pigeon peas imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +30.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (-33.1% per year) and Thailand (+34.9% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Myanmar, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at +43.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (-29.8% per year) and Thailand (+39.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -30.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas import price increased by +113.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+35.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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