Business Analytic Centre releases EU forecast for rice and other products

LONDON - In 2012, the EU rice imports were estimated at over 860,000 tonnes. The figure is expected to increase by nearly 1% and reach 868,000 tonnes in 2013. The EU rice production languishes, whilst the consumption enhances. The local rice demand is predicted to be around 2.54 million tonnes in 2013. The EU rice output is likely to decline close to 1.76 million tonnes in the same year. The sharpest decline is forecast to be observed in the EU rice exports, which will probably fall to about 148,000 tonnes in 2013.

Manioc is another important sector of the EU food market. SEAPROSAS, Aheco, Casavas GmbH are amid the major manioc suppliers in the EU.

The report Rice, Manioc, Arrowroot and Sago Palm Pith Starches: European Union Market Outlook 2012 and Forecast till 2017 provides insight into the EU market for the mentioned products, and covers EU total and local markets. It contains valuable information on the properties, applications and manufacturing process of rice, manioc, arrowroot and sago palm pith starches. The research study offers comprehensive assessment of the competitive environment and discloses relevant data on major market participants such as manufacturers, suppliers and consumers.

The market research presents significant findings on the market size, shape, structure, development trends as well as identifies and characterises the key forces shaping and influencing the market. The market dynamics, production volumes, consumption trends, trade and price statistics are also covered in the research. Moreover, the report outlines the future prospects for the EU market for rice, manioc, arrowroot and sago palm pith starches.