Myanmar: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Myanmar

For the fourth consecutive year, the Myanmar's unmanufactured tobacco market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Myanmar

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Myanmar reached X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 tobacco (unmanufactured) production in Myanmar stood at X ha, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Myanmar, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), which accounted for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Myanmar, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported into Myanmar; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Myanmar, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Myanmar were Jordan ($X), Germany ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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