Pork market in Myanmar

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Myanmar's pork market volume grew from 257 thousand tons to 285 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by government initiatives, including the enactment of the Animal Health and Livestock Development Law in 2020, which provided a legal framework for the sector. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation actively worked to increase meat production for food security, offering technical assistance to livestock farmers and promoting a shift toward modern breeding methods.

Growth accelerated in 2021 and 2022, with the market reaching 308 thousand tons and 329 thousand tons, respectively. The operational expansion of dedicated livestock zones, such as the Thilawa Multi-purpose Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Zone, enhanced production capacity. Additionally, a 2022 directive allowing foreign companies to export processed meat products stimulated output for both domestic consumption and export, particularly toward neighboring markets like China where registration with Chinese authorities became a key requirement.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 330 thousand tons. Rising transportation costs and increased cattle prices pressured production expenses, which tempered further volume growth. Ongoing development of livestock zones by state-owned enterprises and strengthened food safety inspections under the amended National Food Law continued to support market stability and quality standards.

Production pork in Myanmar

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar ranked 26th globally in pork production.

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

The market showed an unstable pattern during this period. Production volumes fluctuated significantly, dropping from the 2017 high to the 2018 low by a factor of 3.5. In 2020, Myanmar produced 285 K t of pork, representing a moderate increase of 5.3% compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 257 K t. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, falling by 71.7%, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, rising by 5.3%.

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

Exports pork from Myanmar

Exports in kind, t

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Myanmar's pork exports were entirely concentrated on China, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

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

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Myanmar's pork exports in value terms, holding a 100.0% share 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 pork to Myanmar

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports varied widely, dropping from the 2018 high to the 2020 low by a factor of 5.4. In 2020, Myanmar imported approximately 78.5 t of pork, marking a sharp contraction of 63.5% compared to 2019. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 421.3 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 151.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Thailand (45.6% of import volumes), South Korea (20.5% of import volumes), and Spain (18.3% of import volumes) consistently led Myanmar's pork import structure, together accounting for 84.4% 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

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Import values varied significantly, falling from the 2018 high to the 2017 low by a factor of 3.2. In 2020, foreign pork supplies to Myanmar amounted to 439 K $ US, representing an 18.8% contraction compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 359 K $ US. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 60.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 215.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand (49.8% of import value), South Korea (15.6% of import value), and Spain (12.4% of import value) were the primary sources for Myanmar's pork imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 77.8% 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