Product Code: ETC379654 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
The Myanmar Agricultural Product Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. The growth rate begins at -9.90% in 2025, climbs to a high of 11.61% in 2028, and moderates to 4.10% by 2029.
The Agricultural Product market in Myanmar is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 4.29% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Asia region, where China holds the dominant position, followed closely by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea, shaping overall regional demand.
The Myanmar agricultural sector is the backbone of the country`s economy, accounting for about 25% of its GDP and employing over 60% of the population. It has been rapidly modernizing, with substantial investments in infrastructure such as rural roads, irrigation systems and electricity grids. This has enabled farmers to increase their yields and productivity, while also providing access to new markets and valuable export opportunities.
Improved Infrastructure: The government???s investment in infrastructure development has opened up new markets for Myanmar???s agricultural products by connecting them to global supply chains. This will drive growth in both domestic consumption as well as exports. Subsidies & Support Programs: The government is providing financial subsidies to smallholder farmers across various crops, including rice production. These support programs are helping farmers increase yields while reducing costs associated with inputs such as seeds and fertilizers. Labour Mobility: Rural-urban migration has increased significantly over the past few years due to improved access to education and job opportunities in urban areas. As a result, labour availability within rural areas has become increasingly scarce which could lead to higher wages being offered for farm workers by large-scale producers leading towards larger crop output potentials from these farms.
Poor Soil Quality: Poor soil quality due to inadequate nutrient management practices has resulted in low yields despite improvement initiatives taken by local farmers or external agencies like NGOs etc. Moreover, this leads into heavy usage of chemical fertilizers thereby increasing cost incurred on inputs resulting into lower profit margins . Low Productivity Levels: Despite government`s efforts on improving infrastructural facilities, technological advancements are still lagging behind resulting into low productivity levels when compared against other regional countries like Vietnam, Thailand etc. Additionally, the lack of adequate mechanization further adds onto this problem.
A wave of private investors have entered Myanmar???s agriculture market with many major companies investing heavily towards betterment of traditional farming methods through technology enhancement . Notable names include KT Group who recently acquired Myanma Agribusiness Public Corporation (MAPCO) from Government owned Union Enterprise Ltd., GECF International Coating Pvt Ltd who specialize in developing innovative soil treatments solutions etc . There are numerous other players operating specific product segments like dairy industry where Yoma Strategic Holdings Pte Ltd dominates amongst others.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on Myanmar`s agricultural sector due to the disruption in supply chains, labor shortages, and disrupted markets. As a result of these disruptions, food prices have risen significantly and access to essential commodities has become limited. Agricultural production has been severely affected by travel restrictions, reduced consumer demand, and lack of access to inputs for farmers. The country???s reliance on imports for many products is further exacerbating the problem as imported goods are more expensive than domestic produce. Additionally, the closure of export markets such as China due to COVID-19 is causing issues with marketing agricultural products abroad.