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World - Cereal Grains - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: May 24, 2018

Japan and China are the Main Importers of Cereal Grains

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Cereal Grains - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Cereal Grains Consumption Is Continuing to Increase

From 2007 to 2016, the global cereal grains market showed an upward trend, expanding by X%, to X tons in 2016. According to IndexBox estimates, over the last nine years the cereal grain market grew with a CAGR of +X%. Maize accounted for the highest share (X% in 2016) of global cereal grains consumption, followed by wheat (X%), rice (X%), barley (X%), sorghum (X%), millet, oats and triticale (about X% each).

In value terms, the market kept at the same level of 2015 and stood at $X in 2016. From 2007 to 2016, the market value was subject to significant fluctuations against changes in prices, crop yield and global cereal grains reserves.

China Ranks First in Global Cereal Grains Consumption

The countries with the highest consumption were China (X% based on tons), the U.S. (X%), India (X%), Brazil (X%), Indonesia and Russia (X% each), together comprising almost X% of global consumption. The highest annual rates of growth with regard to cereal grains consumption from 2007 to 2016 were recorded in Brazil (+X%) and China (+X%).

Amongst the leading consuming countries, high levels of per capita consumption were recorded in the U.S. (X kg/year), Brazil (X kg/year) and Russia (X kg/year), while the global average per capita consumption of cereal grains was estimated at X kg/year in 2016.

In the Medium Term, the Cereal Grains Market Is Set to Continue Modest Growth

It is expected that global cereal grains consumption will grow to X tons by 2025. In the medium term, consumption of cereal grains will grow at a slow rate (about +X% per year), mainly due to increased demand for cereal grains in Asian and African countries.

By 2025, maize consumption will increase to X billion tons. It is expected that maize for feed consumption will grow due to the rapid livestock growth in developing countries. Maize for human consumption will also grow mainly in developing countries, especially on the African continent. According to expectations, the consumption of wheat will increase to X tons. Wheat will be mostly used for human consumption. It is expected that the use of wheat for feed will increase primarily in Asian countries: China, Pakistan and Vietnam. The expected share of using wheat for biofuel production will be about X% of world wheat consumption in 2025. Rice for human consumption remains the main way of consuming rice, as this product is a staple food in most Asian countries and is also popular in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is expected that the total consumption of rice will rise to X tons by 2025 against the backdrop of Asian and African population growth.

In 2016, Cereal Grains Production Increased in Terms of Volume, but Remained Flat in Value Terms

Cereal grains production reached X in 2016, with a positive dynamic being recorded over the last nine years. Maize accounted for the highest share (X% in 2016) of global cereal grains manufacturing, followed by wheat (X%) and rice (X%).

The cereal grains production value amounted to $X in 2016. From 2007 to 2016, the production of cereal grains showed a mixed pattern. Due to the fall seen in exporter prices, cereal grains production in value terms remained stable in 2016, against the growth in output figures over the last year.

All Key Cereal Grains Producers Increased Their Production Volume

The output of the five major producers of cereal grains, namely China (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), India (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented about X% of global cereal grains output. All main producer countries showed upward trends in cereal grains output: Brazil (+X% per year), Russia (+X% per year), China (+X% per year), the U.S. (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

The U.S. Was the Largest Exporter of Cereal Grains

In 2016, the volume of global exports totalled X tons, which was X% less than the year before. However, from 2007 to 2016, the global cereal grains exports indicated a steady growth, with a CAGR of +X%.

The U.S. (X%) was the main supplier of cereal grains in the world. Besides the U.S. other major suppliers were Russia, Argentina and France (X% each). All these countries (including the U.S.) together made up a X% a share of global exports. While Russia's exports (+X% per year) steady increased over the period under review, Argentina, France and the U.S. cereal grains exports were relatively stable from 2007 to 2016. In addition, Russia (+X percentage points from 2007-2016) strengthened its position in the global cereal grains export arena, while the share of the U.S. (-X percentage points) decreased significantly.

Japan and China Were the Main Importers of Cereal Grains

The volume of global cereal grains imports totalled X tons in 2016. Imports dynamics was generally in line with exports: globally, these trade flows complement each other. From 2007 to 2016, global cereal grains imports steadily increased, with a CAGR of +X%, however, some noticable fluctuations were observed.

Japan and China (X% each) were the main consumers of cereal grains imports. Except Japan and China, the main importers of cereal grains were Mexico (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Spain (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), all these countries together amounting for X% share of global cereal grains imports. China had the highest growth rates of imports +X% per year. Other countries had more moderate growth rates per year: Algeria (+X%), Saudi Arabia (+X%), South Korea (+X%), Spain (+X%) and Mexico (+X%).

While the share of China in terms of global imports of cereal grains (+X percentage points) increased, the share of Japan (-X percentage points) decreased from 2007 to 2016. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

Do you want to know more about the global grain market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

  • grain market share
  • grain prices
  • grain industry
  • grain sales
  • grain import
  • grain export
  • grain market forecast
  • grain price forecast
  • key grain producers

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global grain market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 108 - Cereals, nes
  • FCL 103 - Mixed grain
  • FCL 92 - Quinoa
  • FCL 15 - Wheat
  • FCL 71 - Rye
  • FCL 44 - Barley
  • FCL 75 - Oats
  • FCL 56 - Maize
  • FCL 27 - Rice, paddy
  • FCL 83 - Sorghum
  • FCL 89 - Buckwheat
  • FCL 101 - Canary seed
  • FCL 94 - Fonio
  • FCL 97 - Triticale
  • FCL 79 - Millet

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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