Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia
  4. Exports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia

Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cereals; maize (corn), other than seeds stood at $809 per ton in 2022, jumping by 45% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for cereals; maize (corn), other than seeds increased by +88.8% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($929 per ton), while the price for India ($353 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cereals; maize (corn), other than seeds amounted to $277 per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $369 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($430 per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($215 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia

Imports of cereals; maize (corn), other than seeds into Ethiopia skyrocketed to 6.7K tons in 2022, picking up by 47% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 222%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cereals; maize (corn), other than seeds skyrocketed to $5.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 218%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Argentina2531086034,680164.5%
United Arab Emirates0.12.51213541424.1%
India19.913.5153191112.5%
South Africa1,32459733596.6-58.2%
Antigua and Barbuda16.117.1304N/A334.5%
Others61.359.51,02594.315.4%
Total1,6747982,5405,41547.9%

Top Suppliers of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed to Ethiopia in 2022:

  1. Argentina (5.5K tons)
  2. India (0.5K tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (0.4K tons)
  4. South Africa (0.1K tons)

Exports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals; maize (corn), other than seeds decreased by -11% to 11K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 100%.

In value terms, exports of cereals; maize (corn), other than seeds totaled $3.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +25.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 99.9% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.2M; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Export of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed in Ethiopia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Kenya8455782,3442,34440.5%
Saudi Arabia6842867117483.0%
Yemen59.523.555.054.6-2.8%
South SudanN/A2,3055.8N/A-99.7%
Others10.14.714.117.219.4%
Total1,5993,1983,1303,16425.5%

Top Export Markets for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Other than Seed from Ethiopia in 2022:

  1. Kenya (9.4K tons)
  2. Saudi Arabia (1.7K tons)
  3. Yemen (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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