South-Eastern Asia: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian non-wheat flour market amounted to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, non-wheat flour production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of non-wheat flours decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports dropped to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Thailand prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Myanmar (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Thailand increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Myanmar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Vietnam (X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Thailand (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest non-wheat flour supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Myanmar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Non-wheat flour imports contracted to X tons in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Malaysia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented the largest importers of non-wheat flours in South-Eastern Asia, together finishing at approx. X% of total imports. Thailand (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Singapore (X%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) and Cambodia (X%). Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Philippines ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform