South-Eastern Asia: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian other cereals market fell to $X in 2021, waning by -7.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Other Cereals Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, other cereals production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +23.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Thailand (X tons) remains the largest other cereals producing country in South-Eastern Asia, accounting for 83% of total volume. Moreover, other cereals production in Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Thailand amounted to +1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+1.3% per year) and Myanmar (+1.6% per year).

In 2021, the average other cereals yield in South-Eastern Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 2.3% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The other cereals harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2021, stabilizing at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 8.6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of other cerealses decreased by -6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 74%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) represented the largest exporters of other cerealses in South-Eastern Asia, together resulting at near 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (X tons), generating a 17% share of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest other cereals supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Myanmar ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a 15% share.

In Thailand, other cereals exports declined by an average annual rate of -3.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Myanmar (+5.5% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, imports of other cerealses in South-Eastern Asia dropped dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -25.9% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 64%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports declined to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -16.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) dominates imports structure, together achieving 83% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) took a 7.8% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Singapore (4.6%). The following importers - Myanmar (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) - each reached a 3.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest other cereals importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Singapore, Myanmar and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +38.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 119%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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