Myanmar: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's sorghum market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Myanmar

In value terms, sorghum production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sorghum in Myanmar fell modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average sorghum yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly 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 sorghum production in Myanmar contracted to X ha, declining by -7.1% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted in the following year.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Myanmar

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sorghum decreased by -0.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 100,631%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 126,844%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +24.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Myanmar, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +32.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -14.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+6.1%).

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of sorghum, when their volume decreased by 99.9% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7,192% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 11,267%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest sorghum supplier to Myanmar, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -45.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Myanmar, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -45.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+69.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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