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Myawaddy Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
50 K People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 25
15-64: 68
65+: 7 percent
15-64: 68
65+: 7 percent
Household size
4.0 People
Household composition
Mostly nuclear families with occasional extended due to migration
Education level
Primary: 95
Secondary: 60
Tertiary: 15 percent
Secondary: 60
Tertiary: 15 percent
Median household income
1,800 USD/year
Employment rate
65 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Trade, retail, agriculture, cross-border commerce
Cost of living index
35
Retail sales per capita
400 USD/year
Disposable income
800 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 10, Dining: 15, Electronics: 5 percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Local markets, small grocery stores, clothing shops, electronics vendors
Number of competitors
50 shops
Market saturation
Medium
Presence of anchor tenants
None, relies on local markets
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
0.05 USD/sqm/month
Property values
500 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Commercial zoning near border, residential inland
Business permits
1 month processing
Availability of retail space
High
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to Asian Highway 1
Public transportation access
Limited buses to nearby towns
Parking availability
Ample street and lot parking
Pedestrian traffic
High daily visitors
Vehicle traffic
Medium daily vehicles
Public transport accessibility
Low
Commute times
15 minutes
Work patterns
Daily cross-border shifts
Shopping preferences
Practical, value-oriented, cross-border bargains
Brand affinity
Local and Thai brands preferred
Consumer loyalty
High to local vendors
Entertainment and leisure trends
Markets, border visits, local festivals
Crime statistics
Low overall, some smuggling
Shoplifting rates
Low
Public safety measures
Police presence at border
Tourist spending
200 USD/visitor/year
Tourist footfall
1,000,000 visits/year
Major local events
Border trade fairs, festivals
Seasonal attractions
Higher in dry season
E-commerce penetration
5 %
Click-and-collect adoption
Low
Local preference for in-store shopping
95 %
Total retail space
10,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.2 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
3 %
Retail leakage rate
30 %
Sustainable retail demand
Medium
Major upcoming retail projects
Border market expansions planned
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Local markets: 70, Small chains: 20, Informal vendors: 10 percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials dominate, occasional luxuries from Thailand
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 5 percent annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, focused on cross-border
Top mall shopping preferences
No malls, prefer Mae Sot across border
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
40 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Variety and prices in Thailand
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: high, Luxury: low, Electronics: Thai brands
Number of existing malls
0
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
500,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Modern supermarkets, branded retail
Trade area population
100,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open markets over enclosed
Public transport access
Moderate, buses available
Walkability score
7 /10
Road infrastructure & car access
Good, highway connected
Parking capacity in comparable malls
Sufficient for markets
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed commercial-residential, trade zone expansions
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