Spain: Milled Rice Market 2020

Milled Rice Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2018, the exports of semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice from Spain amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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, milled rice exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, milled rice exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, milled rice exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, milled rice exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, milled rice exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of milled rice exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic, Bulgaria, Portugal, Germany, Finland, Libya, Algeria, Albania and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Bulgaria, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for milled rice exports from Spain, comprising X% of total milled rice exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average milled rice export price amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Milled Rice Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2018, the amount of semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice imported into Spain totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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, milled rice imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, milled rice imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, milled rice imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, milled rice imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of milled rice imports to Spain, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Egypt, Cambodia, Myanmar, France, Portugal, India, the Netherlands and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cambodia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest milled rice suppliers to Spain were Pakistan ($X), Thailand ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, France, India, Cambodia, Portugal, Myanmar, the Netherlands and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average milled rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform