Myanmar: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Myanmar

In 2022, the Myanmar's sunflower seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Myanmar

In value terms, sunflower seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 181%. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Myanmar declined slightly to X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sunflower seed harvested area in Myanmar expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, shipments abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -99.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 61,907% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16,936% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Myanmar, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X kg), threefold. Singapore (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.3% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+3.9% per year) and Singapore (-22.7% per year).

It was followed by Singapore, with a 1.7% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-14.5% per year) and Singapore (-34.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 98% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Myanmar

Sunflower seed imports into Myanmar soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 164% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 258%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 214%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main sunflower seed supplier to Myanmar, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -11.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Myanmar, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -14.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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