Bangladesh: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi grain market rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, grain production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grain in Bangladesh reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area in Bangladesh contracted to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of grain increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Nepal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nepal stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

In value terms, Nepal ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from Bangladesh, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nepal amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of grain, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, grain imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Bangladesh, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Bangladesh, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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