Worldwide rice exports by country were worth a total US$29.3 billion in 2022, up by an average 8.7% for all exporting countries compared to 2021 when overall rice shipments were valued at $26.9 billion. Over a 5-year timespan, the value of globally exported rice rose by 12.5% from the $26 billion worth of rice shipped during 2018. The top 5 rice exporting countries (India, … [Read more...] about Rice Exports by Country
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Wheat Exports by Country
In 2022, worldwide sales for exported wheat from all countries totaled US$66.2 billion. That dollar amount results from a 61% upturn in international wheat sales since 2018 when global wheat exports were valued at $41.1 billion. From 2021 to 2022, the value of globally exported wheat increased by 16.2% compared to $56.7 billion one year earlier. The 5 biggest wheat exporters … [Read more...] about Wheat Exports by Country
Apples & Oranges Global Trade Compared
It’s like apples and oranges. That time-worn saying quickly conveys that two things cannot be logically compared. Oranges are a citrus fruit that provides consumers with much more fiber, vitamin C, potassium and calcium than apples do. Apples are non-citrus fruits; rather they belong to rose-family pome fruits. When it comes to international trade, apples and oranges can be … [Read more...] about Apples & Oranges Global Trade Compared
Nitrogenous Fertilizers
Fertilizers supply nutrients that nurture the growth of plants including flowers and food crops. Some fertilizers enhance the soil’s ability to retain water and aerate by furnishing air to plant roots or before seeding. The three principal macronutrients used in fertilizers are nitrogen (leaf growth), phosphorus (root, flower, seed and fruit development), and potassium (stem … [Read more...] about Nitrogenous Fertilizers
Average Wheat Prices Compared for Biggest Wheat Export Countries
In 2022, the volume of wheat exports achieved a total shipment weight of 185.5 million tons. That quantity reflects a flatlining -0.8% decrease from 187 million tons five years earlier in 2018 and a -7.6% year-over-year decline from 200.7 million tons exported during 2021. The world’s top exporters of wheat as measured by weight are Australia, Russia, United States of … [Read more...] about Average Wheat Prices Compared for Biggest Wheat Export Countries