Mustard seeds market in Myanmar

Earlier Report Observations

The mustard seeds market in Myanmar contracted steadily from 2018 to 2021, with total volume falling from 41 051 tons to 34 606 tons. This decline of over 15% was mirrored by a similar drop in domestic production, which remained the dominant component of market supply.

A rebound occurred in 2022 as market volume rose to 37 213 tons, supported by a production increase to 37 188 tons. The market then experienced a slight correction in 2023, dipping to 36 239 tons, indicating a stabilization near the levels seen earlier in the decade.

Production mustard seeds in Myanmar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Myanmar was one of the world's top producers of mustard seeds from 2017 to 2020, ranking fourth globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of mustard seeds, 2017-2020

World map of production of mustard seeds, 2017-2020

Mustard seed production in Myanmar declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 36,814 tonnes of mustard seeds, marking a modest decrease of 7.1% compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.9%.

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

Exports mustard seeds from Myanmar

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a dramatic 12,152-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Myanmar's foreign mustard seed supplies amounted to 500 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 79.4% from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,430 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, surging by 265,024.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar's mustard seed exports in kind were almost entirely concentrated in China, which accounted for 96.0% of the total volume.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a staggering 53,180-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Myanmar exported mustard seeds worth 200 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp reduction of 81.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,064 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, soaring by 1,188,483.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China remained the almost exclusive buyer of mustard seeds from Myanmar in value terms, capturing 92.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports mustard seeds to Myanmar

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Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 71-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Myanmar imported approximately 22 tonnes of mustard seeds, down by 98.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,569 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, rising by 1,608.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia accounted for 88.4% of Myanmar's total mustard seed imports in kind, with the remaining volume distributed among many countries, each holding smaller individual shares.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their highest point in 2019 and their lowest in 2020, exhibiting a 32-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Myanmar's imported mustard seed volumes totaled 13 thousand US dollars, down by 96.9% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 432 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, climbing by 599.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Australia dominated the partner structure for imports in value terms, with a share of 78.8% of total flows; other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

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