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Paddy rice market in Myanmar

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Myanmar's paddy rice market volume showed significant variability from 2018 to 2023, starting at 27 996 thousand metric tons and ending at 25 650 thousand metric tons.

After a 4.7% contraction in 2019, the market dipped slightly further in 2020. Two consecutive years of growth followed, with a 3.9% increase in 2021 and a 2.0% rise in 2022, nearly restoring the initial volume. However, 2023 brought a sharp reversal, with an 8.3% decline that set the market at its lowest point of the period.

The overall decrease over the six years amounted to 8.4%, reflecting the market's volatile nature without a clear upward trajectory.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Myanmar
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Myanmar in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Myanmar in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production paddy rice in Myanmar

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar held the seventh position globally in paddy rice production.

Top producers of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Paddy rice production in Myanmar declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 26,400 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 7.6% to reach a peak of 28,016 thousand tonnes. The following year saw the steepest decline, with a 4.7% drop in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(4.7%)	(1.1%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from Myanmar

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 19,805 tonnes, then fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 238 tonnes, representing an 83-fold difference between these years. In 2020, paddy rice exports from Myanmar decreased by 61.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 96.9% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 733.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	733.6%	(96.9%)	(61.5%)	(53.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Belgium were the primary buyers of paddy rice from Myanmar, together accounting for 88.2% of total exports in volume, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed timeframe. Exports reached a high in 2018 at 20,798 thousand US dollars, then dropped to a low in 2020 at 74 thousand US dollars, showing a 281-fold variation. In 2020, Myanmar's paddy rice exports in value terms fell by 55.9% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 99.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, jumping by 3,433.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 433.9%	(99.2%)	(55.9%)	(49.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated as the main export destination in value terms, holding an 88.8% share of total flows, with the rest spread across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paddy rice to Myanmar

Imports in kind, t

Myanmar imported a total of paddy rice in 2020, showing a sharp year-on-year decrease of 93.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 99.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 79.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.2%)	n/a	n/a	(79.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, South Korea accounted for 75.8% of Myanmar's total paddy rice imports in volume, with the remaining imports coming from various smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Myanmar imported paddy rice worth 51 thousand US dollars, representing a steep 87.3% year-on-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 96.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -66.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.3%)	n/a	n/a	(66.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Korea and Thailand were the leading markets for Myanmar's paddy rice imports in value terms, together making up 80.8% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io