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Rwanda: Rice Market 2020

Rice Exports

Exports from Rwanda

Rice exports from Rwanda totaled X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, rice exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, rice exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, rice exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, rice exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for rice exports from Rwanda, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +X%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rice exports from Rwanda.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rice export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the rice export price continues to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price decreased by -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for rice reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to -X% per year.

Rice Imports

Imports into Rwanda

In 2018, the amount of rice imported into Rwanda stood at X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, rice imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, rice imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rice imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, rice imports, however, continue to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, rice imports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rice to Rwanda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rice imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), eightfold. Japan (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 Pakistan amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rice to Rwanda, comprising X% of total rice imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-X% per year) and Tanzania (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rice import price amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania, 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 Rwanda. 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.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    • Rwanda

    Data coverage:

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

    Reasons to buy this report:

    • Take advantage of the latest data
    • Find deeper insights into current market developments
    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
      12. Exports and Growth, by Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
      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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012-2024
      32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012-2024

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