Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Myanmar

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Myanmar showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 13.3 million tons in 2018, it dipped to 12.8 million tons in 2019 before recovering to 13.7 million tons in 2020. The following year saw a sharp drop to 12.5 million tons, with a modest rebound to 13.0 million tons in 2022 and another decline to 12.3 million tons in 2023.

Production followed a similar pattern, fluctuating between 12.9 and 14.1 million tons annually. Exports, which had been minimal, began a steep rise from 2021 onward, reaching 0.8 million tons in 2023 and indicating increased outward shipments that reduced domestic availability.

By 2023, the market volume had fallen to its lowest point in the period, reflecting the combined effect of production variability and growing export volumes.

Production semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Myanmar

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Myanmar ranked 7th globally in the production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

In 2020, Myanmar produced 13 761 thousand tonnes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, marking a 6.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 12 873 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 3.7% occurring that year.

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

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Myanmar

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Export volumes varied by 2.9 times, reaching their lowest point in 2017 and peaking in 2020. In 2020, Myanmar exported 108.8 thousand tonnes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, representing a 28.7% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a surge of 130.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice were highly diversified geographically. China accounted for 15.7% of exports in kind, the Philippines for 12.4%, and Belgium for 10.6%, together making up 38.7% of total flows. The remaining 61.3% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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 showed considerable volatility during this period. Export values fluctuated by 4 times, with the lowest point in 2017 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Myanmar exported semi-milled or wholly milled rice worth 61 518 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 103.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 32.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a jump of 190.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China played a dominant role in Myanmar's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms, accounting for 34.8% of total exports. Belgium and the Philippines each contributed 8.4%, bringing their combined share to 51.6% 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Myanmar

Imports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes varied dramatically by 77 times, with the lowest volume in 2018 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Myanmar imported 1.2 thousand tonnes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, representing a sharp increase of 139.3% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 97.9% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, soaring by 3,121.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan were the key partners for Myanmar's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in kind. South Korea accounted for 44.9% of imports, Thailand for 24.6%, and Japan for 16.3%, together making up 85.8% of total 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 environment. Import values fluctuated by 179 times, with the lowest point in 2018 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Myanmar imported semi-milled or wholly milled rice worth 1 409 thousand US dollars, marking a 39.0% gain compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 98.4% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, skyrocketing by 12,753.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, South Korea was the main supplier of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Myanmar in value terms, accounting for 72.9% of total imports. Other partners held relatively 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