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About

United States-Burma Trade: In 2022, United States exported $187M to Burma. The main products that United States exported to Burma were Soybean Meal ($40M), Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($33M), and Wheat ($24.4M). Over the past 5 years the exports of United States to Burma have decreased at an annualized rate of 20.3%, from $581M in 2017 to $187M in 2022.

In 2022, United States did not export any services to Burma.

Burma-United States Trade: In 2022, Burma exported $1.15B to United States. The main products that Burma exported to United States were Trunks and Cases ($227M), Felt or Coated Fabric Garments ($66.4M), and Leather Footwear ($51.6M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Burma to United States have increased at an annualized rate of 7.2%,  from $464M in 2017 to $1.15B in 2022.

In 2022, Burma did not export any services to United States.

Comparison: In 2022,  United States ranked 10 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.47), and 2 in total exports ($1.95T). That same year, Burma ranked 102 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.84), and 72 in total exports ($26.9B).

Company data: In 2023, leading companies such as H&M Clothing (532), David's Bridal (203), and Adidas (109) were at the forefront of exporting goods from Burma to the United States. Conversely, Maersk Logistics & Services Myanmar (410), Other (181), and Kbl Fashion Limited (137) were notable for importing products to Burma from the United States.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, United States exported $187M to Burma. The main products exported from United States to Burma were Soybean Meal ($40M), Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($33M), and Wheat ($24.4M). During the last 5 years the exports of United States to Burma have decreased at an annualized rate of 20.3%, from $581M in 2017 to $187M in 2022.

In 2017, Burma exported $1.15B to United States. The main products exported from Burma to United States were Trunks and Cases ($227M), Felt or Coated Fabric Garments ($66.4M), and Leather Footwear ($51.6M). During the last 5 years the exports of Burma to United States have increased at an annualized rate of 7.2%, from $464M in 2022 to $1.15B in 2017.

Exports from United States (Flag) to Burma (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Burma (Flag) to United States (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color
United States
Top Destination
Canada$308B
Burma
Top Destination
China$9.62B

This map shows whether countries import more from United States or Burma. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from United States and Burma or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from United States than Burma included Canada ($308B), Mexico ($294B), and China ($151B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Burma than United States included Norfolk Island ($251k) and Guam ($3.52k).

Difference in imports from Burma (Flag) and United States (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage United States - Burma

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This chart compares trade between United States and Burma by product, considering products traded by both, United States and Burma.

During 2022, United States had a large net trade with Burma in the exports of Foodstuffs ($51.5M), Vegetable Products ($35M), and Transportation ($34.9M).

During 2017, Burma had a large net trade with United States in the exports of Textiles ($438M), Animal Hides ($233M), and Footwear and Headwear ($178M).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of United States and Burma. This means that a dot/product with the flag of United States indicates it has a comparative advantage over Burma. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Burma indicates it has a comparative advantage over United States.

Product Space of United States (Flag) and Burma (Flag) (2022)

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