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Broken rice market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of Argentina's broken rice market fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 78.0 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 112.1 thousand tons in 2021. This surge was primarily driven by a currency devaluation that improved the competitiveness of local production, alongside reported infrastructure enhancements, which together increased domestic availability. The market then contracted sharply to 62.8 thousand tons by 2023.

Throughout this period, the industry's structure consolidated dramatically. The number of active producers plummeted from 1,100 to 275 in 2018 alone, leading to a high concentration of sown area among a few large players. In 2021, regulatory oversight was strengthened with the launch of the Simplified Agricultural Information System (SISA), a digital platform designed to improve traceability and control across the supply chain by registering all market participants.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production broken rice in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Argentina was one of the world's leading producers of broken rice from 2017 to 2020, ranking 22nd globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Argentina produced 109.3 thousand tons of broken rice, showing a modest 6.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, with an 11.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	(4.3%)	6.1%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of broken rice in Argentina was valued at 31 561 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 20.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 5.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 26 289 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 32 774 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019, with a 19.8% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a 19.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(19.8%)	20.1%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports broken rice from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 15 678 tons and peaked in 2018 at 29 605 tons, representing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina exported 19 332 tons of broken rice, marking a strong 23.3% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 47.0% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 71.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.3%	(47.0%)	23.3%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal was the primary buyer of broken rice from Argentina, accounting for 77.6% of total exports in volume, while other trading partners held relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Argentina exported broken rice worth 5 583 thousand US dollars, up by 39.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 3.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 002 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 9 013 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019, with a 55.6% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a 67.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	67.4%	(55.6%)	39.5%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the export structure in value terms was dominated by Senegal, which absorbed 75.2% of total flows, with numerous minor partners making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io