MENA: Rice Market 2024

Rice Market Size in MENA

The MENA's rice market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Rice Production in MENA

In value terms, rice production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Egypt (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of rice production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, rice production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Egypt, rice production decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of rice in MENA rose notably to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of rice in MENA was estimated at X ha, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Rice Exports

Exports in MENA

Rice exports reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rice exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the major exporter of rice, comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Lebanon (X%). Israel (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rice exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Lebanon (X%), Palestine (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Israel (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Lebanon increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest rice supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an X% share.

In Turkey, rice exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Rice Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, overseas purchases of rice decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rice imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the seven major importers of rice, namely Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Djibouti, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Jordan (X tons), Oman (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Israel (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Djibouti (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Iraq ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Jordan, Oman, Djibouti, Qatar, Israel, Algeria and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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