Non coniferous roundwood market in Myanmar

Earlier Report Observations

Production of non-coniferous roundwood in Myanmar remained constant at approximately 42.3 million m³ per year from 2018 through 2023. With no imports during this period, the domestic market volume was determined entirely by production minus exports, resulting in minor fluctuations as export volumes varied.

The market volume experienced a slight dip in 2021, declining to around 42.2 million m³ due to higher export shipments that year. This was followed by a recovery in 2022 and 2023, returning the market to its usual level near 42.3 million m³, underscoring overall stability across the period.

Production non coniferous roundwood in Myanmar

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Globally, Myanmar ranked as the 13th largest producer of non-coniferous roundwood during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

In 2020, Myanmar produced 42 286 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, showing little change from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Myanmar

Exports in kind, m³

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 003 cubic meters, while the highest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.4 times. In 2020, non-coniferous roundwood exports from Myanmar reached 33 865 cubic meters, marking a sharp increase of 73.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 81.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 116.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Myanmar's non-coniferous roundwood exports in volume terms were China, with 65.0% of exports, Japan at 11.5%, and India at 11.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 87.5% of total export flows.

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 market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 305 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 17 541 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.6-fold variation. In 2020, non-coniferous roundwood exports from Myanmar amounted to 5 133 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp reduction of 70.7% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 74.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 661.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the primary markets for Myanmar's non-coniferous roundwood exports in value terms were India, with 29.9% of exports, China at 28.9%, and Thailand at 12.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 71.2% of total export 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 non coniferous roundwood to Myanmar

Imports in kind, m³

Non-coniferous roundwood imports into Myanmar increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the import volume was 324 cubic meters, which is 128.2% higher than in 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, imports grew by 6 380%, translating to an annualized rate of 301.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for non-coniferous roundwood imports into Myanmar in volume terms were the United States, with 42.5% of imports, the Central African Republic at 28.2%, and Malaysia at 12.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 82.8% 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

Non-coniferous roundwood imports into Myanmar rose for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports stood at 57 thousand US dollars, which is 14.0% higher compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports increased by 1 735.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 163.8%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, the main markets for non-coniferous roundwood imports into Myanmar in value terms were the United States, with 63.6% of imports, the Central African Republic at 14.8%, and Croatia at 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 87.7% of total import flows.

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

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