Myanmar: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's pork market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pork Production in Myanmar

In value terms, pork production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Myanmar dropped to X kg per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pork yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for pork production in Myanmar; approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 20% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for pork production peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Myanmar

Pork exports from Myanmar stood at X tons in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pork exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports faced a deep setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Myanmar, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pork export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2015 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to 0.0% per year.

Pork Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, purchases abroad of pork decreased by -85.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 681% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 605%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Myanmar, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +22.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+79.5% per year) and Japan (+180.0% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Myanmar, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan stood at +216.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+105.5% per year) and Australia (+17.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+242.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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