Myanmar: Talcum Powder Market 2025

Talcum Powder Market Size in Myanmar

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Myanmar's talcum powder market, when its value increased by 76% to $X. In general, consumption recorded slight growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, overseas shipments of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 377%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 459% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for talcum powder exports from Myanmar, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, talcum powder exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X kg), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia totaled +35.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+83.5% per year) and India (+27.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for talcum powder exports from Myanmar, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +51.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+26.5% per year) and Malaysia (+34.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average talcum powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -62.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 247%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, supplies from abroad of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talcum powder imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a moderate expansion. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest talcum powder supplier to Myanmar, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, talcum powder imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.9% per year) and Malaysia (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talcum powder to Myanmar, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.9% per year) and Indonesia (+18.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average talcum powder import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, talcum powder import price increased by +66.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+32.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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