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China Rice Import Price in August 2022
In August 2022, the rice price stood at $398 per ton (CIF, China), remaining constant against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 2.2% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $432 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($595 per ton), while the price for India ($368 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Rice Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was husked (brown) rice ($944 per ton), while the price for broken rice ($399 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by paddy rice (+103.6%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
China Rice Imports
In August 2022, purchases abroad of rice decreased by -3% to 482K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after three months of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 14% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 659K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, rice imports shrank modestly to $192M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when imports increased by 17% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 275K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to August 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Rice Imports by Type
Broken rice (111K tons), semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice (91K tons) and husked (brown) rice (12 tons) were the main products of rice imports to China.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in brown rice (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while purchases for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, the most traded types of rice in China were semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice ($44M), broken rice ($44M) and husked (brown) rice ($11K).
China Rice Imports by Country
In August 2022, India (280K tons) constituted the largest supplier of rice to China, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, rice imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (58K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (51K tons), with an 11% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from India amounted to +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Myanmar (-7.8% per month) and Pakistan (-16.9% per month).
In value terms, India ($103M) constituted the largest supplier of rice to China, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($25M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 12% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from India totaled +15.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+7.4% per month) and Myanmar (-7.7% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rice market in China. 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.
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paddy rice market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the milled rice market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the brown rice market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the broken rice market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the milled rice market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global rice market.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global paddy rice market.
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Throughout January-August 2021, China's rice imports reached 3.2M tons, the highest level ever. India sharply boosted supplies of broken rice to 1M tons, becoming the largest exporter to China. Broken rice purchases from other leading suppliers, Vietnam, Pakistan and Thailand, have also risen.
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This year, rice prices are forecast to ease, thanks primarily to rising production and exports from India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Pakistan. India dominates global trade, more than doubling its supplies at a competitive cost over the past two years.
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Over 2020-2021 period, the global rice market displayed robust production indicators. Despite a pronounced shortage of shipping containers threatening to disrupt supplies to Africa, the global rice export market continues to expand. India maintains its status as the largest exporter, boasting the most competitive rice export prices.
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Global rice consumption amounted to X tons in 2016 (in terms of milled rice weight), posting modest but robust gains from 2007-2016. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +X%. Over the period under review, the globa
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Global rice consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, increasing by +X% against the previous year level.
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Global rice exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, descending by -X% against the previous year level.
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Global rice imports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, declining by -X% against the previous year level.
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In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of rice production were China (X thousand tons), India (X thousand tons), Indonesia (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.
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India, despite a slight drop in exports in 2014, continued its dominance in the global rice trade. In 2014, India exported X thousand tons of rice totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary trading partner was Saudi Arab
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Throughout January-August 2021, China's rice imports reached 3.2M tons, the highest level ever. India sharply boosted supplies of broken rice to 1M tons, becoming the largest exporter to China. Broken rice purchases from other leading suppliers, Vietnam, Pakistan and Thailand, have also risen.
