Belgium: Brown Rice Market 2020

Brown Rice Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, the amount of husked (brown) rice exported from Belgium amounted to X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, brown rice exports continue to indicate a significant downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, brown rice exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, brown rice exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, brown rice exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, brown rice exports reached their maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of brown rice exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, India, Poland and Ireland, 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 Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for brown rice exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, India, Poland and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average brown rice export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a temperate 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. Based on 2018 figures, brown rice export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for husked (brown) rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for husked (brown) rice failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Brown Rice Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, approx. X tons of husked (brown) rice were imported into Belgium; increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, brown rice imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, brown rice imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brown rice imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brown rice to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, brown rice imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest brown rice suppliers to Belgium were Spain ($X), Pakistan ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Myanmar and Estonia, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Myanmar experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average brown rice import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for husked (brown) rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for husked (brown) rice failed to regain its momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform