MENA - Rice - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Rice Market Size in MENA
The MENA's rice market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Rice Production in MENA
In value terms, rice production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.
The country with the largest volume of rice production was Egypt (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, rice production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.
In Egypt, rice production shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).
The average rice yield declined to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
The rice harvested area contracted to X ha in 2023, which is down by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rice production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.
Rice Exports
Exports in MENA
In 2023, exports of rice in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, rice exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together constituting X% of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) and Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Lebanon ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.
Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Turkey ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Rice Imports
Imports in MENA
In 2023, overseas purchases of rice increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, rice imports rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) represented the main importers of rice, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Djibouti (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Iran ($X), Iraq ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Yemen, Oman, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Djibouti, Algeria and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Among the main importing countries, Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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
In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rice market in MENA. 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:
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in MENA, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in MENA
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
- HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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