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Broken rice market in Middle Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for broken rice in Middle Africa opened the period at 342 thousand tons in 2018, coinciding with regional initiatives to develop the rice sector such as the BRISPI project in Côte d'Ivoire and ECOWAS support for producer professionalization. However, a contraction to 329 thousand tons occurred in 2019, followed by a recovery to 367 thousand tons in 2020.

After a decline to 333 thousand tons in 2021 due to reduced imports, production stabilized around 256 thousand tons, supported by the OHADA Uniform Act's impact on the value chain. The market peaked at 371 thousand tons in 2022, but fell sharply to 310 thousand tons in 2023, a year that saw the launch of the African Development Bank's REWARD project for climate adaptation in West African rice value chains.

For 2024, imports increased to 132 thousand tons, with factors including funding for irrigated rice in Gambia, the introduction of fortified rice in Kenya, and a 17.6% drop in international rice prices potentially making imports more affordable, alongside ongoing demographic trends boosting demand.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production broken rice in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Middle Africa produced 221.0 K t of broken rice, which was the lowest level recorded during this period. Production then increased by 15.4% in 2020 to reach 254.9 K t. The highest production was observed in 2018 at 266.9 K t, while the most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 17.2% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	(17.2%)	15.4%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports broken rice from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Broken rice exports from Middle Africa have been growing for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 1.4 K t, marking a substantial increase of 19.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 294 538.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1 333.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47 924.0%	413.1%	19.6%	1 333.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda, Nigeria, and Pakistan were the three main markets for broken rice exports from Middle Africa, collectively accounting for 53.1% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of broken rice exports from Middle Africa has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 669 K $ US, showing a year-on-year increase of 100.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export values grew by 159 998.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1 069.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47 633.4%	67.6%	100.1%	1 069.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria, Uganda, and Pakistan were the primary markets for broken rice exports from Middle Africa in value terms, together representing 42.2% of total export earnings.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports broken rice to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Broken rice imports into Middle Africa have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 113.1 K t, up by 3.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes rose by 77%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.0%	45.0%	3.5%	21.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the top sources for broken rice imports into Middle Africa by volume were Thailand, Pakistan, and India. Thailand accounted for 58.4% of imports, Pakistan for 12.3%, and India for 8.5%, together making up 79.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of broken rice imports into Middle Africa has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 57 177 K $ US, reflecting a modest year-on-year increase of 9.5%. From 2017 to 2020, import values increased by 121.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.4%	37.4%	9.5%	30.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period 2017–2020, Thailand, Pakistan, and India were the leading sources for broken rice imports into Middle Africa in value terms. Thailand contributed 61.8% of import value, Pakistan 10.6%, and India 9.5%, collectively accounting for 81.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io