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South Africa: Brown Rice Market 2020

Brown Rice Exports

Exports from South Africa

Brown rice exports from South Africa stood at X tons in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, brown rice exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, brown rice exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of brown rice exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brown rice exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, brown rice exports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, brown rice exports attained their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of brown rice exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Namibia, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together 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 Zambia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for brown rice exported from South Africa were Swaziland ($X), Botswana ($X) and Lesotho ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average brown rice export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the brown rice export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Saudi Arabia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Brown Rice Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2018, the brown rice imports into South Africa amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, brown rice imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of brown rice imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brown rice imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, brown rice imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, brown rice imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of brown rice imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Uruguay (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brown rice to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, brown rice imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

In value terms, China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Uruguay ($X) and India ($X) were the largest brown rice suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports.

China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average brown rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the brown rice import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for husked (brown) rice reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($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, Hong Kong SAR, 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 brown rice market in South Africa. 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:

Prodcom 10611100 - Husked (brown) rice

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024