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Paddy Cultivation

Paddy cultivation, also known as rice cultivation, is the process of growing rice in flooded fields, mainly for the purpose of harvesting the grain. It is one of the most important and widely practiced agricultural activities in many regions around the world, particularly in countries with a tropical climate.

The cultivation of paddy typically begins with the preparation of the field. Farmers generally plow the land and then use irrigation systems to flood the fields with water. This flooding helps control weeds and pests, as well as provide the necessary moisture for the rice plants to grow.

Once the field is prepared, farmers plant rice seeds or seedlings. There are generally two methods of planting paddy: direct seeding and transplanting. Direct seeding involves scattering the seeds across the flooded field, while transplanting involves growing seedlings separately and then moving them to the field.

As the rice plants grow, it is important to maintain the water levels in the field. In the early stages, the water level is kept high to provide sufficient moisture for germination and establishment. As the plants mature, the water level is gradually reduced to allow the rice plants to develop stronger root systems.

Farmers also need to provide adequate nutrients to the paddy plants. This is often done through the application of fertilizers. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the three main nutrients required by rice plants, and their levels need to be balanced for optimal growth.

Pests and diseases are a common challenge in paddy cultivation. Farmers employ various techniques to control them, including the use of pesticides, crop rotation, and biological pest control methods. Weeds are also a concern, as they can compete with the rice plants for nutrients and sunlight. Herbicides and manual weeding are practiced to manage weed growth.

Once the rice plants have fully matured, they are ready for harvest. Harvesting methods may vary, but commonly involve cutting the crops and drying them in the sun. The harvested rice then goes through a milling process to remove the outer husk and produce the edible grain.

Paddy cultivation plays a significant role in the economy and food security of many countries. It provides livelihoods for millions of farmers and contributes to the overall supply of rice, a staple food for a large portion of the world's population. Sustainable practices, including the use of efficient water management and organic farming techniques, are increasingly being adopted to minimize environmental impact and ensure the long-term viability of paddy cultivation.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global rice market. 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.

Product coverage:

FCL 27 - Rice, paddy

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Viterra, Cargill, Bunge, Dreyfus, Archer Daniels Midland Company, TPK Varna, Kirorimal Kashiram Marketing and Agencies Pvt. Ltd., UV Exports Pvt. Ltd., Visnukumar Traders Pvt. Ltd., PMI Exports 0wide DMCC, Viet Delta Industrial Co., Ltd., Andruiz Sarl., GSO Ware House (ORG), Remy Outsource Services, Telematic Solutions, AHD Equity LLC, American Commodity Company, Anheuser-Busch, Associated Rice Marketing Cooperative, Beaumont Rice Mills, California Family Foods, Caribbean Grain Company, Cormier Rice Milling Co., Crop Marketing Services, Farmers' Rice Cooperative, Farmers Storage Inc., KBX, Kennedy Rice Mill, Riviana Foods Inc., Tamaki Rice Corporation

Reasons to buy this report:

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Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
21. Yield, 2012–2023
22. Production, By Country, 2023
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
38. Export Prices, 2012–2023