Germany: Rice Market 2025

Rice Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the German rice market, when its value decreased by -3.6% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Rice Production in Germany

In value terms, rice production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume decreased by -3.7%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rice in Germany stood at less than X kg per ha in 2021, standing approx. at 2020. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of rice production in Germany totaled less than X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Rice Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of rice decreased by -32.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rice exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of rice exports from Germany, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Slovakia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +37.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for rice exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 42% of total exports. Denmark, Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Finland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +26.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average rice export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, rice export price increased by +96.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rice Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of rice were imported into Germany; which is down by -13.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, rice imports shrank to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of rice imports to Germany, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rice suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Pakistan, Thailand, France, Spain, Cambodia, Vietnam and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +15.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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