DIY market in Myanmar

The Burmese DIY eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$107.4 million by 2024 and accounts for 7.5% of the total eCommerce market in Myanmar. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 5.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$131.7 million by 2028. Within the DIY market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Tools & Construction Supplies, Vehicle Parts, and Garden.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the DIY market in Myanmar

The Burmese DIY eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$107.4 million by 2024 and accounts for 7.5% of the total eCommerce market in Myanmar. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 5.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$131.7 million by 2028. Within the DIY market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Tools & Construction Supplies, Vehicle Parts, and Garden.

eCommerce revenue development in the DIY market in Myanmar

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the DIY market in Myanmar

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

201720182019202020212022202320242025202620272028
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)89.878.528.592.627.547.291.024.4

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total DIY market in Myanmar

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Burmese DIY retail market, the online share is 2.5% and will increase by an average of 8.3% to 3.5% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total DIY market in Myanmar

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)81.8%54.9%81.7%7.0%99.0%85.5%52.4%61.3%

Market definition

Definition of the DIY market

Market definition: DIY In the category DIY there is an extensive selection of products for the garden (e.g. plants, fertilizers, shovels, lawn mowers), vehicle parts (e.g. car tires, car parts, motorcycle parts), tools and construction supplies (e.g. hammers, screwdrivers, nails, faucets, lumber, paints, laminate). Online stores dedicated to stationery, crafts & art supplies, gardening services or vehicle repair services are not considered. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Garden (e.g. plants, fertilizers, shovels, lawn mowers)
  • Vehicle parts (e.g. car tires, car parts, motorcycle parts)
  • Tools and construction supplies (e.g. hammers, screwdrivers, nails, faucets, lumber, paints, laminate)

Out-of-scope

  • Stationery, crafts & art supplies
  • Gardening services
  • Vehicle repair services
  • Construction services

Market comparison

The Burmese DIY market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

in %

Source: ECDB analysis