India - Rice - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Rice Price in India - 2023

Contents:

  1. Rice Price in India (FOB) - 2023
  2. Rice Price in India (CIF) - 2022
  3. Rice Exports in India
  4. Rice Imports in India

Rice Price in India (FOB) - 2023

The average rice export price stood at $564 per ton in July 2023, surging by 3.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 8% m-o-m. The export price peaked in July 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($1,101 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($316 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rice Price in India (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average rice import price amounted to $568 per ton, dropping by -33.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $854 per ton, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($7,506 per ton), while the price for Canada ($174 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+27.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rice Exports in India

In 2022, approx. 23M tons of rice were exported from India; growing by 8.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, rice exports rose significantly to $10.7B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +58.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Rice in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Iran1,3578226811,023-9.0%
Saudi Arabia1,0051,0308111,0140.3%
Bangladesh40352695995533.3%
Iraq4445545365436.9%
Benin23333346647126.4%
China0.41.6271401900.8%
Senegal39.4201285388114.3%
Nepal22631443237818.7%
United Arab Emirates3303633293633.2%
Cote d'Ivoire12019932233440.7%
Guinea11619027027333.0%
Togo10524824124733.0%
Djibouti69.896.215417836.6%
Others2,3523,1023,8654,17721.1%
Total6,8017,9809,62410,74316.5%

Top Export Markets for Rice from India in 2022:

  1. Bangladesh (2.7M tons)
  2. Senegal (1.4M tons)
  3. Benin (1.4M tons)
  4. China (1.3M tons)
  5. Saudi Arabia (1.2M tons)
  6. Iran (1.2M tons)
  7. Nepal (1.1M tons)
  8. Cote d'Ivoire (1.0M tons)
  9. Guinea (0.8M tons)
  10. Togo (0.8M tons)
  11. Iraq (0.8M tons)
  12. Djibouti (0.6M tons)
  13. United Arab Emirates (0.6M tons)

Rice Imports in India

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rice was finally on the rise to reach 20K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep contraction.

In value terms, rice imports soared to $11M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump.

Import of Rice in India (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Niger2,9181,0511,6114,33714.1%
Spain2,4091,2904441,772-9.7%
Russia4,58073641.41,548-30.3%
United Arab Emirates16322893.567160.3%
Thailand1,307534346637-21.3%
Jordan93515111.6477-20.1%
United States870268120457-19.3%
Vietnam17.219.641.410783.9%
Oman28.164.126.797.551.4%
Sri Lanka26.09.024.896.254.7%
Canada80.935.028.185.41.8%
Myanmar2071472061.3-81.6%
Others1,2348111,3571,005-6.6%
Total14,7755,3444,35211,291-8.6%

Top Suppliers of Rice to India in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (undefinedK tons)
  2. Niger (7.8K tons)
  3. Russia (3.4K tons)
  4. Spain (2.3K tons)
  5. Thailand (0.9K tons)
  6. United Arab Emirates (0.8K tons)
  7. Jordan (0.6K tons)
  8. Canada (0.5K tons)
  9. United States (0.5K tons)
  10. Vietnam (0.4K tons)
  11. Sri Lanka (0.4K tons)
  12. Oman (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

  • India

Data coverage:

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

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  2. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 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
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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 In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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