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Broken rice market in SADC

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The broken rice market in SADC showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023, with annual market volume fluctuating between 525 thousand tonnes and 799 thousand tonnes. A sharp decline in 2019 was followed by a strong recovery, leading to a peak in 2022 before another contraction in 2023.

A notable development was the rise in informal cross-border trade, with informal remittances within SADC estimated at ZAR 11 billion in 2021. This growth in unofficial trade flows affected market dynamics and distribution channels for broken rice throughout the period.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 SADC

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

After two consecutive years of decline, broken rice production in SADC rebounded in 2020. That year, production reached 321.1 thousand tonnes, marking a 10.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, however, production fell by 5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 291.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the steepest year-on-year drop of 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	(12.1%)	10.2%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports broken rice from SADC

Exports in kind, K t

The export data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 3.3 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 37.1 thousand tonnes, representing an 11.1-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports from SADC totaled 24.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting a sharp decline of 32.8% compared to 2019. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a staggering rise of 1 009.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.9%)	1 009.6%	(32.8%)	74.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, broken rice exports from SADC were widely distributed across various partner countries. Uganda accounted for 22.3% of exports in kind, Kenya for 5.0%, and South Sudan for 1.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 28.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, SADC's broken rice export value declined in 2020. Exports totaled 25.5 million US dollars that year, corresponding to a moderate decrease of 7.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, exports increased by 34.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 27.6 million US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 22.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.7%	18.6%	(7.7%)	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda consistently served as the main destinations for SADC's broken rice exports in value terms. Uganda accounted for 15.1% of export value, Kenya for 1.7%, and Rwanda for 1.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 18.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports broken rice to SADC

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, broken rice imports into SADC amounted to 400.8 thousand tonnes, corresponding to a significant increase of 48.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, imports decreased by 11.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 270.9 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 464.9 thousand tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 41.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(41.7%)	48.0%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Pakistan, and India formed the core group of suppliers for broken rice imports into SADC in kind. Thailand accounted for 33.3% of imports, Pakistan for 27.7%, and India for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 74.5% 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 SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, broken rice import values into SADC increased in 2020. Imports reached approximately 207.0 million US dollars that year, up by 56.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, import values decreased by 13.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 132.3 million US dollars, which also saw the most significant year-on-year drop of 44.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(44.5%)	56.5%	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Pakistan, and India consistently held leading positions in the country structure of broken rice imports into SADC in value terms. Thailand accounted for 33.2% of import value, Pakistan for 24.9%, and India for 11.0%. Jointly, these three countries represented 69.1% 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 SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io