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The World Market of Fragrant Rice, Main Issues and Perspectives

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Worldwide rice production totaled 481 million metric tons in 2011, including 7.1% in trade. Fragrant rice is estimated to account for 15-18% of the rice trade procuring the highest prices on the world market. Some new players are interested in entering this premium segment, including the US, Vietnam, and other rice growers and traders. The fragrant rice commodity chain is deciphered through a meta-analysis of data on rice cropping and trading. We conclude on a possible split between fragrant and coarse rice markets. The upcoming challenges for fragrant rice industry are discussed with the next release of genetically modified varieties; water scarcity in rice cropping; and land use trade-offs between fragrant and coarse rice.

Source: RePEc: Research Papers in Economics

DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.148577

Authors: Giraud, Georges, Giraud, Georges

Institution: Centre d'économie et de sociologie appliquées à l'agriculture et aux espaces ruraux

Language: English

Topic: Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2155813845