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Sunflower seeds market in Myanmar

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sunflower seeds in Myanmar contracted over the 2018–2021 period, falling from 229 thousand tons to 203 thousand tons. This decline mirrored a reduction in domestic production, which dropped from 234 thousand tons to 202 thousand tons during these years.

A partial recovery occurred in 2022, with the market expanding to 209 thousand tons, representing a 3% increase from the previous year. By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 207 thousand tons, indicating a plateau near the levels seen in the early 2020s.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Myanmar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Myanmar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Myanmar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 sunflower seeds in Myanmar

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Myanmar ranked 20th globally in sunflower seed production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sunflower seed production in Myanmar declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 210.4 thousand tonnes, which was 7.0% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	(3.4%)	(7.0%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower seeds from Myanmar

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was recorded in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1 072 times. In 2020, sunflower seed exports from Myanmar totaled 817 tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 91.3% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was 9 399 tonnes in 2019, and the largest increase of 65 666.1% was observed in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	65 666.1%	63.0%	(91.3%)	353.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Myanmar's sunflower seed exports in volume terms. India accounted for 55.5% of exports, Singapore for 12.6%, and the United Kingdom for 11.3%, together making up 79.4% of total flows.

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 considerable volatility during this period. Export values bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 269-fold difference between these years. In 2020, sunflower seed exports from Myanmar reached 1 604 thousand US dollars, representing a decrease of 72.4% compared to the prior year. The maximum value was 5 815 thousand US dollars in 2019, and the largest increase of 16 918.1% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16 918.1%	57.8%	(72.4%)	320.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom consistently served as the main destinations for Myanmar's sunflower seed exports in value terms. India held 60.4% of exports, Singapore 10.8%, and the United Kingdom 9.9%, collectively accounting for 81.1% of total flows.

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 sunflower seeds to Myanmar

Imports in kind, t

Myanmar's sunflower seed imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 631 tonnes, showing a slight advance of 2.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 50.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -21.1%. The minimum volume was 478 tonnes in 2018, which saw the largest decline of 62.8%. The largest increase of 29.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(62.8%)	29.5%	2.0%	(21.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of Myanmar's sunflower seed imports in volume terms was dominated by China, which accounted for 75.8% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Myanmar's sunflower seed imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 805 thousand US dollars, marking an advance of 5.8% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 43.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -17.2%. The minimum value was 509 thousand US dollars in 2018, which experienced the largest decline of 64.0%. The largest increase of 49.4% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.0%)	49.4%	5.8%	(17.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the key source for sunflower seed imports to Myanmar, accounting for 72.7% of total imports in value terms, whereas other destinations were much less significant.

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