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Paddy rice market in CIS

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The paddy rice market in CIS countries grew from 1.86 million tonnes in 2018 to 2.12 million tonnes in 2020. This increase was driven by expanded rice harvests in Russia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, where rising sown areas and improved yields boosted domestic production.

Market volume then contracted to 2.07 million tonnes in 2021 and fell sharply to 1.90 million tonnes in 2022. The decline began with a 3.5% reduction in sown area in Russia during 2021, and was exacerbated in 2022 by an accident at the Fedorov hydro unit in Krasnodar Krai, which severely limited irrigation water for rice farms, leading to a substantial drop in the harvest across Russia and Ukraine.

In 2023, the market rebounded to 2.13 million tonnes as production recovered following the resolution of the irrigation disruption. This recovery was supported by government efforts outlined in the Ministry of Agriculture's roadmap to develop domestic rice farming and double output by 2030.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 paddy rice in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

CIS paddy rice production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 1,885 thousand tons, marking a 6.8% decline. However, 2019 also saw the largest increase of 13.1%, followed by 2020 when production rose to 2,179 thousand tons, up 2.2% from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 7.7%, averaging 2.5% growth per year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	13.1%	2.2%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

CIS paddy rice production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of paddy rice output reached 807.7 million US dollars, showing a strong 12.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	15.8%	12.4%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from CIS

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, while 2019 saw the peak at 64,511 tons, which was a 70.6% increase. In 2020, exports from CIS were recorded at 62,442 tons, reflecting a 3.2% drop from the previous year. Overall, there was a 1.9-fold variation between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	70.6%	(3.2%)	21.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the leading destination for CIS paddy rice exports in kind, accounting for 89.2% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

CIS paddy rice exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 23,142 thousand US dollars, showing a 6.4% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 128.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 31.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.0%	74.6%	6.4%	31.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the key market for CIS paddy rice exports in value terms, accounting for 89.1% of total exports, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paddy rice to CIS

Imports in kind, t

CIS paddy rice imports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1,142 tons, showing a steep 76.0% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 90.4%, with an average annual decline of 54.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.9%)	(48.8%)	(76.0%)	(54.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Turkey, and Italy were the principal suppliers of paddy rice to CIS in kind. India accounted for 56.4% of imports, Turkey for 3.2%, and Italy for 2.5%, together making up 62.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

CIS paddy rice imports have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 1,106 thousand US dollars, down 65.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 87.8%, averaging a 50.5% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.1%)	(54.9%)	(65.9%)	(50.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Italy, and Turkey formed the main cluster of markets for CIS paddy rice imports in value terms. India accounted for 61.2% of imports, Italy for 4.6%, and Turkey for 2.9%, with a combined share of 68.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io