United Kingdom - Rice - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingUK Rice Prices Decrease by 3%, Averaging $1,057 per Ton
United Kingdom Rice Import Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the rice price amounted to $1,057 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,095 per ton in April 2023, and then contracted modestly in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,621 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($558 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Rice in United Kingdom (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Italy | 1,160 | 1,155 | 1,208 | 1,129 | 1,041 | 1,077 | 1,246 | 1,225 | 1,448 | 1,435 | 1,474 | 1,559 | 1,621 |
| Pakistan | 1,041 | 1,027 | 1,014 | 1,143 | 1,068 | 1,656 | 1,193 | 1,023 | 1,190 | 1,069 | 1,208 | 1,283 | 1,287 |
| India | 1,115 | 1,113 | 997 | 1,146 | 1,095 | 1,175 | 1,005 | 1,058 | 1,111 | 1,049 | 1,070 | 1,202 | 1,207 |
| Thailand | 1,004 | 989 | 905 | 815 | 1,033 | 584 | 1,090 | 989 | 924 | 755 | 897 | 865 | 780 |
| Uruguay | 603 | 687 | 643 | 659 | 662 | 691 | 730 | 936 | 708 | 626 | 540 | 618 | 750 |
| Argentina | 541 | 548 | N/A | 564 | N/A | 647 | 558 | 672 | 568 | 625 | 646 | 606 | 573 |
| Myanmar | 508 | 522 | 1,117 | 494 | 414 | 683 | 768 | 508 | 523 | 497 | 558 | 596 | 558 |
| Average | 876 | 955 | 978 | 887 | 786 | 963 | 973 | 972 | 947 | 940 | 1,052 | 1,095 | 1,057 |
United Kingdom Rice Imports
In May 2023, imports of rice into the UK soared to 72K tons, surging by 43% against the previous month. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when imports increased by 45% m-o-m. Imports peaked in May 2023.
In value terms, rice imports surged to $76M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from May 2022 to May 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2023 figures, imports increased by +37.7% against April 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 with an increase of 46% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in May 2023.
United Kingdom Rice Imports by Country
India (17K tons), Pakistan (15K tons) and Argentina (5.9K tons) were the main suppliers of rice imports to the UK, together accounting for 52% of total imports.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, India ($20M), Pakistan ($19M) and Spain ($6.7M) constituted the largest rice suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 61% of total imports. Italy, Thailand, Argentina, Uruguay, the United States, Myanmar and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
Argentina, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rice market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
