CIS: Rice Market 2024

Rice Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS rice market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Rice Production in CIS

In value terms, rice production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of rice production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, rice production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Russia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

The average rice yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the rice yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of rice were harvested in the CIS; with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Rice Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of rice exported in the CIS reduced notably to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rice exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rice exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest rice supplying countries in the CIS were Kazakhstan ($X) and Russia ($X).

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Rice Imports

Imports in CIS

Rice imports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rice imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importer of rice in the CIS, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Armenia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rice imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%) and Armenia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belarus and Moldova experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tajikistan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia and Azerbaijan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rice in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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