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Rye market in Eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The rye market in Eastern Asia expanded from 596.9 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 615.0 thousand tonnes in 2019. This growth was driven by the introduction of high-yield, disease-resistant rye varieties that improved crop stability and adapted to diverse soil conditions. Simultaneously, rising consumer focus on healthy eating boosted demand for rye as a high-fiber, nutritious grain.

From 2020 onward, the market volume stabilized around 600–607 thousand tonnes, with minor annual fluctuations. During this period, product innovation accelerated, including the launch of rye wholemeal bread mixes and noodles. Companies collaborated with university research teams to upgrade packaging and processing technology, such as installing advanced flour blending systems that enhanced product quality and production efficiency.

The market saw the emergence of new segments like low-glycemic-index rye blends for traditional Chinese baked goods. Industry efforts focused on optimizing the supply chain and implementing farm-to-table traceability systems. In 2024, Yuanlu Company partnered with Jiangnan University to introduce multiple innovative rye products, strengthening overall market competitiveness.

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 Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern 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 Eastern 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, Eastern Asia produced 579.1 thousand tons of rye, marking a 2.0% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 570.5 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 3.6%. Conversely, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	3.6%	(2.0%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rye from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019, then peaked in 2020 with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, rye exports from Eastern Asia totaled 1 ton.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	93.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Myanmar were the primary destinations for rye exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Eastern Asia's rye exports amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp decrease of 36.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 84.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 46.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(36.7%)	(46.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Myanmar was the dominant destination for rye exports in value terms from Eastern Asia, accounting for 71.3% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rye to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Eastern Asia imported 24 998 tons of rye, up 0.6% from the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 998 tons, while the maximum was in 2018 at 26 358 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	(9.0%)	0.6%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany accounted for 73.9% of total rye imports in kind to Eastern Asia, with the rest of the volume shared among many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, rye shipments to Eastern Asia from abroad declined. In 2020, imports totaled 12 422 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight decline of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 17.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 699 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	0.5%	(2.2%)	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, two markets—Germany and the United States—played leading roles in rye imports in value terms to Eastern Asia, together taking 85.9% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io