Southern Asia: Brown Rice Market 2020

Brown Rice Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2018, the brown rice exports in Southern Asia amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, brown rice exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, brown rice exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of brown rice exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brown rice exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, brown rice exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan was the key exporter of husked (brown) rice in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the husked (brown) rice exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, India (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Pakistan increased by +X% percentage points, while India (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest brown rice supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total brown rice exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Pakistan totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-X% per year) and Sri Lanka (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the brown rice export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, brown rice export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Brown Rice Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2018, the amount of husked (brown) rice imported in Southern Asia amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, brown rice imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, brown rice imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, brown rice imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh represented the major importer of husked (brown) rice in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), generating an X% share of total imports.

Bangladesh was also the fastest-growing in terms of the husked (brown) rice imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Afghanistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Bangladesh and Afghanistan increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Bangladesh experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period.

Import Prices by Country

The brown rice import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a measured expansion 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, brown rice import price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for husked (brown) rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for husked (brown) rice failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform