Myanmar Rice Seed Market Trends

Statistics for the 2023 & 2024 Myanmar Rice Seed market trends, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Myanmar Rice Seed trend report includes a market forecast to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry trends analysis as a free report PDF download.

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Market Trends of myanmar rice seed Industry

Though Myanmar's rice production is facing irrigation challenges, hybrid seeds and technology may boost the cultivation of rice in the country

  • Rice is the primary staple food for nearly 80% of the country's population, making it a crucial cereal crop for farmers. In 2022, rice occupied over 80% of the total cereal crop area in the country. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) reported a 5.3% decline in rice cultivation area, from 6.9 million ha in 2017 to 6.5 million ha in 2022. This drop was attributed to water scarcity and the abandonment of farmlands in conflict zones.
  • Rice cultivation spans various regions, with the Ayeyarwady River Delta leading the share, accounting for roughly 34% of the total harvested area in 2022. The Bango and Yangon divisions followed suit. Myanmar witnesses the cultivation of around 20 major rice varieties. Additionally, rice holds paramount importance as Myanmar's primary food crop, heavily reliant on irrigation. However, the nation has grappled with an upswing in severe droughts, prompting a surge in hybrid seed adoption to meet the escalating rice demand. Consequently, the rice cultivation area is poised for growth in the coming years.
  • Projections indicate an expansion in Myanmar's rice cultivation area in the near future. In 2021, the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) introduced the Rice Portal Mobile Application, fostering connections between farmers and entrepreneurs. This tech-driven initiative by the MRF is expected to bolster rice production and fuel the demand for rice seeds in Myanmar. The surge in rice demand, coupled with the rising popularity of hybrid seeds, is set to propel the expansion of Myanmar's rice cultivation area in the coming years.
Myanmar Rice Seed Market

Rice varieties with resistance to viral and fungal diseases are in high demand to prevent high yield losses

  • Rice dominates Myanmar's agricultural landscape, with farmers facing significant challenges from diseases like blast, brown spot, bacterial blight, sheath blight, and the highly destructive tungro virus. In fact, tungro is notorious for its devastating impact on rice crops, with susceptible varieties facing potential yield losses of up to 100% if infected at an early growth stage. As a result, farmers are increasingly seeking out disease-resistant rice seeds.
  • With the unpredictability of weather patterns and the variability of agricultural land conditions, rice growers are selecting varieties that can thrive under a wide range of environmental stresses. These include resistance to lodging, drought tolerance, and the ability to adapt to different soil types. Key industry players, such as Bayer AG, S L Agritech, and Myanma Awba Group, are responding to these needs by providing seeds that ensure successful cultivation even during off-seasons and under challenging conditions, such as lodging resistance, drought tolerance, and adaptability to different soil conditions.
  • Improved seed varieties are becoming a cornerstone for farmers in Myanmar, who are leveraging these advancements to mitigate crop losses and enhance yield. These superior varieties offer increased productivity, robustness against a spectrum of stressful conditions, and diminished disease vulnerability, making them a valuable asset for the agricultural sector.
  • Given the rising disease prevalence and the country's increasing rice consumption, companies are actively investing in technologies tailored to local conditions. This strategic focus is expected to fuel the demand for rice seeds with enhanced traits in the coming years.
Myanmar Rice Seed Market

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • In the country, traditional breeding dominated the rice seed market due to its lower price point and the ability to save seeds for subsequent seasons

Myanmar Rice Seed Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. 2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 3. INTRODUCTION

    1. 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 3.2 Scope of the Study​

    3. 3.3 Research Methodology

  4. 4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 4.1 Area Under Cultivation

    2. 4.2 Most Popular Traits

    3. 4.3 Breeding Techniques

    4. 4.4 Regulatory Framework

    5. 4.5 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 5.1 Breeding Technology

      1. 5.1.1 Hybrids

        1. 5.1.1.1 Non-Transgenic Hybrids

      2. 5.1.2 Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Key Strategic Moves

    2. 6.2 Market Share Analysis

    3. 6.3 Company Landscape

    4. 6.4 Company Profiles

      1. 6.4.1 Bayer AG

      2. 6.4.2 Dagon Group of Companies

      3. 6.4.3 Groupe Limagrain

      4. 6.4.4 Myanma Awba Group

      5. 6.4.5 SL Agritech Corporation (SLAC)

      6. 6.4.6 Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co. Ltd

  7. 7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SEEDS CEOS

  8. 8. APPENDIX

    1. 8.1 Global Overview

      1. 8.1.1 Overview

      2. 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 8.1.4 Global Market Size and DROs

    2. 8.2 Sources & References

    3. 8.3 List of Tables & Figures

    4. 8.4 Primary Insights

    5. 8.5 Data Pack

    6. 8.6 Glossary of Terms

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Myanmar Rice Seed Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030