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Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Niger

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Niger expanded from 512 thousand tons to 583 thousand tons, then saw a slight contraction to 567 thousand tons in 2020.

The adoption of the National Rice Cultivation Development Strategy (SNDR) 2021-2030 in 2021, aimed at boosting domestic production, coincided with market growth to 717 thousand tons that year. The market volume surged further to 938 thousand tons in 2022, supported by organized commercialization through cooperatives and reported paddy rice production nearing 150 thousand tons.

In July 2023, ECOWAS-imposed embargoes and border closures significantly constrained rice imports, leading to a sharp market contraction to 551 thousand tons. For 2024, the ministry set fixed retail prices for imported rice bags to regulate consumer costs, impacting market flows.

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 Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger 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, 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, 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Niger's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 91 103 tonnes, marking a significant 43.9% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 60.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 17.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 51 500 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.5% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	22.9%	43.9%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Niger

Exports in kind, K t

In 2019, Niger's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice totaled 0.0 thousand tonnes, representing an 80.0% increase from 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	80.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Niger's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice were almost exclusively directed to Nigeria, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2019, the export value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Niger stood at 0.0 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 1 265.8% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	1 265.8%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Niger's export market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice showed a pronounced dependence on Nigeria, with this country absorbing 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Niger

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Niger's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined. In 2020, import volumes reached 475.7 thousand tonnes, down by 8.5% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 519.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.9% during this span.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	12.9%	(8.5%)	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and China were the primary sources for Niger's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in volume terms, together making up 81.9% of total imports, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Niger's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the import value was 263.2 million US dollars, showing a slight contraction of 2.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 33.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 273.3 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 38.5% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.5%	(0.8%)	(2.9%)	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main suppliers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Niger in value terms were Thailand, accounting for 57.8% of imports, China with 20.0%, and Pakistan at 8.9%. Together, these three countries comprised 86.8% 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 Niger in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io