Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Myanmar

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues in Myanmar fluctuated between 1.7 million tons and 1.9 million tons from 2018 to 2023. After a dip to 1.8 million tons in 2019, consumption jumped to 1.9 million tons in 2020, marking the highest point in the period.

Following the peak, the market contracted in 2021 and then stabilized in 2022 with a slight increase to 1.8 million tons. However, in 2023, volume fell again to 1.7 million tons, reflecting ongoing variability in the sector.

In 2024, the rice bran segment saw a modest reduction in market value, with consumption edging lower. Import prices, which had spiked in 2018, remained subdued, and production levels held steady without significant new facilities or regulatory shifts impacting the market.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Myanmar

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Myanmar ranked as the world's 18th largest producer of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing.

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

After declining for two years, Myanmar's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rebounded in 2020. The country produced 1 880 thousand tonnes that year, marking a modest 7.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production grew by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 749 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Myanmar

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Myanmar's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 2 989 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 1 456.8%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 149.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar's export flows in kind were heavily concentrated, with Thailand absorbing 94.0% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Myanmar's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 658 thousand US dollars in 2020, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value expanded by 3 446.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 228.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand dominated Myanmar's export market in value terms for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, accounting for 97.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Myanmar in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Myanmar

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2017, while imports peaked in 2020, with the peak being 16 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Myanmar imported 43 960 tonnes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, reflecting a sharp 365.6% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Myanmar's imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were Argentina (59.1% of imports), the United States (14.3%), and Moldova (6.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 80.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Myanmar's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The import value that year was 569.7% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 2 034.2%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 177.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, Argentina (66.6% of import value), the United States (11.2%), and China (6.7%) were the leading sources for Myanmar's imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, collectively representing 84.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Myanmar in value, 2017-2020