India: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in India

The Indian rye market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rye Production in India

In value terms, rye production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rye in India was estimated at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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 2022, approx. less than X ha of rye were harvested in India; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Rye Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, overseas shipments of rye increased by 201% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 37,780%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rye exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 20,693% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bhutan (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from India, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Bhutan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X kg), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bhutan totaled +56.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-5.9% per year) and Singapore (+35.3% per year).

In value terms, Bhutan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rye exports from India, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bhutan totaled +40.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+3.2% per year) and Singapore (+45.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -59.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 245% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bhutan ($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 Australia (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into India

In 2016, imports of rye into India surged to X tons, picking up by 528% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rye imports surged to $X in 2016. In general, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2016, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest rye supplier to India, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), sixfold.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa was relatively modest.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to India, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 1% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, shrinking by -60.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price decreased by -13.6%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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