Milled rice and broken rice market in Fiji

Earlier Report Observations

The market for milled rice and broken rice in Fiji experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After an initial decline to 40 348 t in 2019, market size rebounded strongly, peaking at 53 038 t in 2021. This was followed by a sharp contraction to 40 721 t in 2022, with a partial recovery to 44 577 t in the following year.

In value terms, the market mirrored this volatile pattern. The market value fell to 22.5 million US dollars in 2019 before growing to a high of 33.6 million US dollars in 2021. A subsequent drop to 25.7 million US dollars occurred in 2022, with the value then recovering to exceed the previous peak at 35.4 million US dollars in 2023.

Production milled rice and broken rice in Fiji

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020

Fiji's production of milled rice and broken rice rebounded in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The country produced 4 465 tonnes, marking a significant 42.8% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 127 tonnes, while the sharpest year-on-year drop occurred in 2018 with a 20.8% decrease.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Fiji's milled rice and broken rice output reached 4 823 thousand US dollars, representing a 42.2% increase from the previous year. The lowest value in the 2017-2020 period was recorded in 2019 at 3 393 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 4 863 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when the value dropped by 30.2%.

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

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Fiji

Exports in kind, t

Fiji exported 431 tonnes of milled rice and broken rice in 2020, showing a moderate 6.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 10.2%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 372 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 460 tonnes. The strongest year-on-year increase took place in 2019, when exports surged by 23.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, and Tonga formed Fiji's primary export markets for milled rice and broken rice in volume terms. Tuvalu accounted for 36.6% of exports, Cook Islands for 15.9%, and Tonga for 12.5%. Together, these three partners represented 64.9% of Fiji's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Fiji's export value of milled rice and broken rice declined in 2020, ending a two-year period of growth. The country exported 466 thousand US dollars worth of these products, representing a 6.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 499 thousand US dollars, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 with a 21.3% rise.

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

During 2017-2020, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, and Nauru were Fiji's main export destinations for milled rice and broken rice in value terms. Tuvalu accounted for 48.6% of export value, Cook Islands for 12.4%, and Nauru for 9.3%. Collectively, these three markets represented 70.2% of Fiji's total export value during this period.

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

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

Imports milled rice and broken rice to Fiji

Imports in kind, t

Fiji imported 41 710 tonnes of milled rice and broken rice in 2020, showing a strong 10.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.4%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 37 681 tonnes, while the most significant decline occurred that same year with a 7.1% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and Thailand remained Fiji's dominant sources for milled rice and broken rice imports in volume terms. Together, these two countries accounted for 87.7% of total import flows, while other trading partners individually represented much smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Fiji imported 23 779 thousand US dollars worth of milled rice and broken rice in 2020, representing a substantial 21.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 20.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 6.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 19 645 thousand US dollars, while the most significant decline occurred that same year with a 10.7% decrease.

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

During 2017-2020, Vietnam and Thailand together accounted for 84.9% of Fiji's total import value for milled rice and broken rice. The remaining import flows were distributed across various other markets, each representing relatively small individual shares.

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

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