China - Rice - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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.
Product coverage:
- FCL 27 - Rice, paddy
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024
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