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Zambia: Rice Market 2020

Rice Exports

Exports from Zambia

In 2018, approx. X kg of rice were exported from Zambia; dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, rice exports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with a decrease of -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, rice exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rice exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, rice exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports decreased by -X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) was the main destination for rice exports from Zambia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, rice exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +X%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for rice exports from Zambia, comprising X% of total rice exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rice export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the rice export price continues to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for rice reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for rice failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa.

Rice Imports

Imports into Zambia

Rice imports into Zambia stood at X tons in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, rice imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, rice imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, rice imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, rice imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of rice imports to Zambia, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, Vietnam, Mauritius and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Mozambique ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest rice suppliers to Zambia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Zimbabwe, Vietnam and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the rice import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for rice reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rice market in Zambia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Country coverage:

Zambia

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Zambia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024