Switzerland: Milled Rice Market 2020

Milled Rice Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2018, the milled rice exports from Switzerland amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, milled rice exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, milled rice exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, milled rice exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, milled rice exports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons) was the main destination for milled rice exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, milled rice exports to Benin exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kiribati (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Benin totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+X% per year) and Kiribati (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average milled rice export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging 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% against the previous 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 somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Kiribati ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($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 Benin, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Milled Rice Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Milled rice imports into Switzerland amounted to X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a resilient 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 imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, milled rice imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, milled rice imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, milled rice imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of milled rice imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Pakistan, the U.S. and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest milled rice suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, Pakistan, Germany and the U.S. lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan experienced the highest growth rate of market size, 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, going up 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 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import 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 import prices for semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform