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Paddy rice market in Guyana

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The paddy rice market in Guyana experienced notable shifts in volume between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 829 thousand tons in 2018, consumption surged to a peak of 1,013 thousand tons the following year.

This high was followed by a contraction, with market volume falling to 847 thousand tons in 2020 and then to 750 thousand tons in 2021. A recovery began in 2022, lifting volume to 840 thousand tons, and continued into 2023 when it reached 986 thousand tons, close to the previous peak level.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Guyana
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Guyana

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of paddy rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paddy rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Guyana's paddy rice production experienced a two-year rise before declining. In 2021, the country produced 860 K t of paddy rice, marking a significant contraction of 18.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 10.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 8.9%, while the peak production was recorded in 2020, reaching 1 058 K t.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	0.7%	(18.7%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After a two-year increase, paddy rice production in Guyana saw a decline. In 2021, the output was valued at 274.4 M $ US, reflecting a 13.5% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 9.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 3.2%, with the maximum value also in 2020, at 317.2 M $ US.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	3.2%	(13.5%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from Guyana

Exports in kind, K t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, Guyana's paddy rice export volume hit its lowest point at 36.7 K t, with the largest decline of 72.8% that year. By 2020, exports peaked at 210.3 K t, representing the largest increase of 472.8%. In 2021, export volume dropped to 110.0 K t, indicating a decline of 47.7% compared to the previous year. The gap between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 5.7-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.8%)	472.8%	(47.7%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil were the leading destinations for Guyana's paddy rice exports in kind. Italy accounted for 27.0% of exports, Mexico for 17.9%, and Brazil for 15.6%, together making up 60.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2019, exports in value terms reached their minimum at 10 744 K $ US, with the largest decline of 74.6% that year. By 2020, exports peaked at 63 069 K $ US, showing the largest increase of 487.0%. In 2021, Guyana exported 35 110 K $ US of paddy rice, down by 44.3% year-over-year. The gap between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2019 was 5.9-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.6%)	487.0%	(44.3%)	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil were the largest buyers of paddy rice from Guyana in value terms. Italy held a 28.0% share of exports, Mexico 18.0%, and Brazil 15.1%, collectively forming 61.1% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paddy rice to Guyana

Imports in kind, K t

Paddy rice imports into Guyana declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Guyana imported 0.0 K t of paddy rice, which is 97.6% less compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 97.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 71.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	(97.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States dominated the partner structure of imports in kind, consistently accounting for 98.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Paddy rice imports into Guyana declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Guyana imported approximately 1 K $ US of paddy rice, down by 98.6% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 98.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 76.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US