Asia: Brown Rice Market 2020

Brown Rice Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2018, approx. X tons of husked (brown) rice were exported in Asia; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, brown rice exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, brown rice exports attained their peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, brown rice exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, brown rice exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, brown rice exports attained their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Myanmar was the main exporter of husked (brown) rice in Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. China (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Myanmar increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Pakistan (+X%) and China (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Myanmar and Pakistan increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while Thailand (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) remains the largest brown rice supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total brown rice exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Myanmar stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The brown rice export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, brown rice export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for husked (brown) rice attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Pakistan ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Brown Rice Imports

Imports in Asia

The imports totaled X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, brown rice imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, brown rice imports stood at $X in 2018. The total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, brown rice imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Korea represented the key importer of husked (brown) rice in Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. China (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Bangladesh (X%). Palestine (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Korea increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Turkey (+X%) and Afghanistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Palestine (-X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of South Korea, China, Bangladesh and Turkey increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Taiwan, Chinese (-X p.p.) and Palestine (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported husked (brown) rice in Asia, comprising X% of total brown rice imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Palestine, with a X% share.

In South Korea, brown rice imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Palestine (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The brown rice import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for husked (brown) rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for husked (brown) rice remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform