United Kingdom: Brown Rice Market 2020

Brown Rice Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2018, the amount of husked (brown) rice exported from the UK amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, brown rice exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of brown rice exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brown rice exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, brown rice exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for brown rice exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, brown rice exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average brown rice export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the brown rice export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for husked (brown) rice reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

Brown Rice Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2018, the amount of husked (brown) rice imported into the UK totaled X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, brown rice imports continue to indicate a pronounced drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, brown rice imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, brown rice imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, brown rice imports attained their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brown rice to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, brown rice imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Thailand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -X%. 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brown rice to the UK, comprising X% of total brown rice imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average brown rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, 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 increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for husked (brown) rice attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for husked (brown) rice failed to regain its momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform