2026 Strategic Review: The Burma Export Market

Export values for Myanmar have demonstrated significant fluctuation over the five-year period. The market reached a peak of $17.02 billion in 2022 before experiencing a decline. While 2024 shows a slight recovery to $14.92 billion compared to 2023, the overall trend reflects a period of stabilization following recent volatility in global trade demand.

The export portfolio is heavily concentrated in energy and agriculture. HSCode 271121 (Natural Gas) is the leading export, valued at $3.2 billion. Significant contributions also come from HSCode 071331 ($1.27 billion) and various rice products. This data underscores Myanmar's reliance on primary commodities and energy resources for the majority of its trade revenue.

China remains the most critical market, accounting for a dominant 38.58% of total exports. Thailand and India follow as key regional partners with shares of 17.74% and 8.99% respectively. The high concentration of exports within these top three markets highlights Myanmar's strategic dependency on neighboring Asian economies for its trade stability.

Indonesia leads emerging export growth with a 100% increase, reaching $513.6 million. The Philippines and Vietnam follow with robust growth rates of 47.9% and 32.47%. While India represents the largest absolute value among emerging partners at $1.27 billion, the rapid acceleration in Southeast Asian markets indicates a strategic shift in regional trade dynamics and demand.