Australia: Broken Rice Market 2020

Broken Rice Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2018, the exports of broken rice from Australia stood at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, broken rice exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, broken rice exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broken rice exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, broken rice exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, broken rice exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of broken rice exports from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the U.S., New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and Micronesia (Federated States of), which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the U.S. ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest markets for broken rice exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The U.S. (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average broken rice export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a moderate expansion 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for broken rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for broken rice remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Samoa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Broken Rice Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2018, approx. X tons of broken rice were imported into Australia; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, broken rice imports continue to indicate conspicuous growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, broken rice imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, broken rice imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, broken rice imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, broken rice imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest broken rice supplier to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, broken rice imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broken rice to Australia, comprising X% of total broken rice imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average broken rice import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the broken rice import price continues to indicate a mild deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for broken rice attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform