ASEAN: Areca Nut Market 2024

Areca Nut Market Size in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN areca nut market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Areca Nut Production in ASEAN

In value terms, areca nut production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Indonesia (X tons), Myanmar (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average areca nut yield in ASEAN amounted to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of areca nuts were harvested in ASEAN; flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to areca nut production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports in ASEAN

Areca nut exports shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, areca nut exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) was the largest exporter of areca nuts, constituting X% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Myanmar (X%). The following exporters - Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Myanmar (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Malaysia (X%) and Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Myanmar (X p.p.), Thailand (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and Vietnam (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Singapore and Indonesia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest areca nut supplier in ASEAN, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, areca nut exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Myanmar (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports in ASEAN

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of areca nuts decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, areca nut imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand represented the largest importer of areca nuts in ASEAN, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Singapore (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Malaysia (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, areca nut import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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