Broken rice market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the broken rice market volume in CIS expanded by over one-third, reaching 64 859 t. This growth was primarily driven by improved cultivation technologies and the introduction of new rice varieties, which boosted production efficiency. The active involvement of state-owned companies also supported output. In 2020, the market slightly contracted to 62 990 t as COVID-19 pandemic disruptions affected logistics and supply chains, despite government measures to stabilize production.

Market volume then fell to 51 180 t in 2021, influenced by reduced production and imports. During this period, temporary export restrictions were introduced to secure domestic supply, while profitability continued to rise due to better farm management. The market recovered to 64 873 t in 2022, fueled by investments in new production facilities and the launch of specialized product segments like fortified rice, alongside ongoing export controls.

In 2023, the market surged by 37% to 88 674 t. A key driver was the ban on rice and rice cereal exports, which slashed overseas shipments and increased domestic availability. This coincided with record profitability of 83.5% and a substantial harvest, aided by the adoption of advanced varieties and technologies, as well as active expansion by state agri-holdings.

Production broken rice in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of broken rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of broken rice, 2017-2020

In 2020, CIS produced 76 513 tons of broken rice, marking a 7.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 76 230 tons. That same year saw the largest drop of 8.3%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, broken rice production in CIS declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 31 506 thousand US dollars, down 1.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 32%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.7%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 31 876 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports broken rice from CIS

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, CIS's broken rice exports rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 40 908 tons, a solid 12.2% increase from the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 47.5%, with an annualized decrease of 19.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 36 461 tons, while 2018 saw the largest decline of 37.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom were notable buyers of broken rice from CIS, but their combined share was not dominant. Belgium accounted for 24.7% of exports in kind, Ukraine for 10.7%, and the United Kingdom for 4.0%, totaling 39.4% of overall exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year drop, broken rice exports from CIS increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 16 845 thousand US dollars, up 19.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 14 117 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the export landscape in value terms was diverse. Belgium represented 30.6% of exports, Ukraine 11.4%, and the United Kingdom 4.3%, together making up 46.2% of total flows. The remaining 53.8% was distributed among many other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020

Imports broken rice to CIS

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 2.5-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. In 2020, imports totaled 27 385 tons, a 44.2% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 7.9%, while 2018 saw the biggest rise of 89.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, India, Pakistan, and Myanmar were the top sources for broken rice imports in kind. India accounted for 5.4% of imports, Pakistan for 1.3%, and Myanmar for 0.5%, together comprising 7.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decrease, broken rice imports into CIS rose. In 2020, imports were valued at 12 819 thousand US dollars, a dramatic 55.1% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 6.9%, with an annualized rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 267 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 24.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, India, Pakistan, and the United States were key sources for imports in value terms. India represented 8.8% of imports, Pakistan 2.1%, and the United States 0.9%, together accounting for 11.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020