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Malawi: Rice Market 2020

Rice Exports

Exports from Malawi

In 2018, the rice exports from Malawi amounted to X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, rice exports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, rice exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, rice exports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of rice exports from Malawi, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK lagged somewhat behind, accounting 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 UK, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for rice exported from Malawi were Zimbabwe ($X), South Africa ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

The UK recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rice export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the rice export price continues to indicate a moderate drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for rice remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 South Africa, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rice Imports

Imports into Malawi

In 2018, the amount of rice imported into Malawi amounted to X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, rice imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, rice imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rice imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, rice imports, however, continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, rice imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rice to Malawi, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rice imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest rice suppliers to Malawi were China ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Pakistan experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rice import price amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a significant increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, rice import price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for rice failed to regain its momentum.

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

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

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rice market in Malawi. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Malawi

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malawi
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024