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Myanmar: Mobile Phone Market 2024

Mobile Phone Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's mobile phone market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -12.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mobile Phone Production in Myanmar

In value terms, mobile phone production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 71%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Mobile Phone Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of mobile phones, when their volume increased by 57% to X units. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 187% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mobile phone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 590% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X units) was the main destination for mobile phone exports from Myanmar, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, mobile phone exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X units), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore totaled +38.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-33.1% per year) and Thailand (+56.8% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mobile phones exports from Myanmar, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore stood at +22.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+160.8% per year) and Thailand (+45.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mobile phone export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 141%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+290.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mobile Phone Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, overseas purchases of mobile phones decreased by -99.8% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 4,032% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mobile phone imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 4,878%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of mobile phone imports to Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +61.6%).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) and China ($X) were the largest mobile phone suppliers to Myanmar.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +53.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mobile phone import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 unit), while the price for China totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mobile phones in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 42% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Hong Kong SAR, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, Ethiopia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the largest producers of mobile phones in the world?

China remains the largest mobile phone producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, mobile phone production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Vietnam, with an 8.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of mobile phones to Myanmar?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of mobile phone to Myanmar, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam, with a 13% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of mobile phones from Myanmar?

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR remains the key foreign market for mobile phone exports from Myanmar.

What is the average export price for mobile phones in Myanmar?

The average mobile phone export price stood at $54,667 per ton in 2021, reducing by -44.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mobile phones in Myanmar?

In 2021, the average mobile phone import price amounted to $713,294 per ton, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mobile phone market in Myanmar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

Country coverage:

Myanmar

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Myanmar
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023