Myanmar-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.10B total volume •Myanmar surplus: $698.99M

MyanmarUSA

$901.75M

Exports (2023)

USAMyanmar

$202.76M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$698.99M

Surplus for Myanmar

Total Trade

$1.10B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Myanmar and USA. Green line shows exports from Myanmar, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Myanmar-USA commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

MyanmarUSA Exports

$901.75M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
16.8% top product
1Mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered
$151.75M
16.8% of exports
2Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
$108.15M
12.0% of exports
3Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted)
$40.05M
4.4% of exports
4Hats and other headgear: knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed: hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
$36.46M
4.0% of exports
5Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$36.08M
4.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Myanmar's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USAMyanmar Imports

$202.76M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
30.6% concentration
1Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$61.96M
30.6% of imports
2Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$32.64M
16.1% of imports
3Flours and meals: of soya beans
$14.63M
7.2% of imports
4Soya beans: seed, whether or not broken
$6.36M
3.1% of imports
5Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$5.59M
2.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Myanmar's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Myanmar demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered to USA, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.10B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Myanmar-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.10 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Myanmar maintains a surplus of $698.99 million
  • Export Focus: Myanmar's primary exports include mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered, cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, flours and meals: of soya beans

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $1.10B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Myanmar leveraging its comparative advantages in mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Myanmar's specialization in mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not coveredcomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.10B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.10B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $1.10 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered and oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Myanmar's trade surplus of $698.99 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Myanmar and USA represents a total trade volume of $1.10 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Myanmar, with exports exceeding importsby $698.99 million.

Export Strengths

Myanmar's exports to USA total $901.75 million, with competitive advantages in mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered, representing $151.75M or16.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $202.76 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, with Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil comprising30.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Myanmar's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023