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Rye market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Rye production in Asia saw a sharp increase in 2019, reaching over 1.5 million tons. This surge coincided with the rapid expansion of the meal kit market, which boosted demand for flour and grains. The period also featured the rise of new meal kit leaders like Freshee and the strengthening of major flour milling companies such as CJ CheilJedang and Daehan Flour, which likely contributed to higher grain utilization.

After the 2019 peak, output declined in 2020 and 2021, falling to 1.18 million tons. The market then recovered in 2022, rising to 1.23 million tons, supported by the diversification of meal kits into vegan offerings and the consolidation of distribution through large retail chains. By 2023, production stabilized at 1.23 million tons, reflecting a maturing meal kit sector and a growing consumer shift toward premix products for home cooking.

Regulatory changes for health functional foods, the adoption of food-tech solutions, and the launch of new convenience food lines emerged as relevant market influences, although specific rye data for 2024 remains outside the reported production 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 Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 rye in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Asia produced 1 377 thousand tonnes of rye, marking an 8.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 12.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 937 thousand tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1 503 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline of 23.4% took place in 2018, whereas 2019 saw the largest increase of 60.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.4%)	60.3%	(8.4%)	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rye from Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied 18-fold between the low in 2020 and the high in 2017. In 2020, Asia's rye exports totaled 39 tonnes, representing an 81.9% drop compared to 2019. The most substantial increase of 58.0% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(80.3%)	58.0%	(81.9%)	(61.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Colombia remained the primary destinations for Asia's rye exports in kind, collectively accounting for 69.1% 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 Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values fluctuated 7.1 times between the low in 2020 and the high in 2017. In 2020, Asia's rye export shipments amounted to 14 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-on-year decline of 85.2%. The largest increase of 135.8% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.8%)	135.8%	(85.2%)	(48.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia (27.8% of export value), Colombia (7.8%), and Ethiopia (3.4%) were the largest buyers of Asian rye in value terms, together constituting 39.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rye to Asia

Imports in kind, t

Rye deliveries to Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Asia imported a total of {value_last_year} tonnes of rye, indicating a controlled decrease of 8.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 51 824 tonnes. The most significant decline of 21.1% occurred in 2019, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 54.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	54.2%	(21.1%)	(8.5%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany (47.1% of imports in kind), Russia (14.5%), and the United States (11.2%) formed the core of Asia's rye imports in kind, collectively representing 72.8% 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 Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of rye to Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 14 686 thousand US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 6.9% versus the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 17 950 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 12.1% took place in 2019, whereas 2018 experienced the most substantial increase of 36.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.0%	(12.1%)	(6.9%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (41.1% of import value), the United States (30.3%), and Russia (6.6%) were the primary suppliers of rye to Asia in value terms, jointly accounting for 78.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io