Myanmar: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Myanmar

In 2022, the Myanmar's pimenta pepper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Pimenta pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Myanmar

In value terms, pimenta pepper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Pimenta pepper production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pimenta pepper in Myanmar contracted slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 5.9%. The pimenta pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. 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 pimenta pepper production in Myanmar stood at X ha, surging by 1.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of pimenta pepper, when their volume decreased by -61.5% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 462% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 462% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand stood at +54.2%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Myanmar, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand totaled +46.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-3.6%).

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Myanmar

For the third consecutive year, Myanmar recorded decline in purchases abroad of pimenta pepper, which decreased by -91.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 2,542%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,788%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Myanmar, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to -18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-19.6% per year) and Malaysia (-23.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest pimenta pepper suppliers to Myanmar.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of -21.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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