China: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in China

The Chinese rye market rose to $X in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Production in China

In value terms, rye production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 88%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rye in China amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. The rye yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of rye were harvested in China; remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. The rye harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of rye increased by 30% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 368%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 518%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from China, with a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +342.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+530.8% per year) and the Netherlands (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rye exports from China, comprising 15% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +61.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+255.5% per year) and the Netherlands (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Mozambique (+1,036.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into China

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of rye decreased by -18.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 430% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rye imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 95%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of rye to China, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to China, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+65.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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