Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa or less commonly Oryza glaberrima. The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza.
Botswana rice wholesale price. In 2022, the approximate price range for Botswana Rice is between US$ 0.96 and US$ 1.22 per kilogram or between US$ 0.44 and US$ 0.55 per pound(lb). The price in Pula is BWP 10.35 per kg. The average price for a tonne is US$ 962.41 in Francistown and Gaborone.
Market prices of rice have decreased. Before 2019, one kilogram of rice was going for US$1.10 in 2017 and US$1.22 in 2018. In 2019 the export price changed to $0.96 per kilo, by -21.252%.
High-return markets in 2019 for Botswana rice for a kilo were from exports to Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The rice exports from Botswana are classified as:
- Rice in the husk, “paddy” or rough (HS code 100610)
- Husked or brown rice (HS code 100620)
- Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed (HS code 100630)
- Broken rice (HS code 100640)
The total values in export for rice in Botswana were US$ 13,040, US$ 13,152, US$ 5,552, and US$ 8,192 in the US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 in that order.
The prices of rice in Botswana per tonne for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 were US$ 880.13, US$ 1,101.88, US$ 1,221.83, and US$ 962.41 in that order.
The total values in export for rice in Botswana were US$ 13,040, US$ 13,152, US$ 5,552, and US$ 8,192 in the US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 in that order.
Botswana rice wholesale price
In 2022, the approximate price range for Botswana Rice is between US$ 0.96 and US$ 1.22 per kilogram or between US$ 0.44 and US$ 0.55 per pound(lb).
The price in Pula is BWP 10.35 per kg. The average price for a tonne is US$ 962.41 in Francistown and Gaborone.
Botswana’s import price for rice in 2019 was US$0.78 per kg.
Why is rice so important?
As a complex carb, it is the primary source of energy for over half of the world’s people. Depending on the strain of rice, it can contain decent amounts of fiber, protein, vitamin B, iron, and manganese. This means it can play a vital role in malnutrition.
Is rice a healthy food?
Dietary Guidelines suggest that at least half of your grains be from whole grains, and brown rice is considered a whole grain. But even white rice has nutrients. It is considered a good source of folate. In short, YES, rice is a healthy staple that offers many nutrients.
What are the benefits of white rice?
White rice is an excellent source of manganese, providing over 30% of the daily value (DV). It is also a good source of iron, providing 2.7mg or 15% of the DV. White rice also supplies B vitamins (especially thiamin, but also niacin and riboflavin).
What is rice made of?
The rice grain is made of three main layers – the hull or husk, the bran and germ, and the inside kernel, or endosperm. The hull: The rice hull or husk is a hard, protective outer layer that people cannot eat. The hull is removed when the grain is milled.