United Arab Emirates: Milled Rice Market 2020

Milled Rice Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Milled rice exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X tons in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, milled rice exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, milled rice exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milled rice exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, milled rice exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, milled rice exports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of milled rice exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for milled rice exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, milled rice exports to Iran exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Oman (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iran amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (-X% per year) and Oman (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iran amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (-X% per year) and Benin (-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 last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice attained their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 Iran, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Milled Rice Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2018, the imports of semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice into the United Arab Emirates stood at X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, milled rice imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, milled rice imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milled rice imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, milled rice imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, milled rice imports attained their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, India (X tons) constituted the largest milled rice supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, milled rice imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), twofold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (-X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of milled rice to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total milled rice imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average milled rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at 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 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for semi-milled or wholly milled (bleached) rice attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform