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Broken rice market in Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European broken rice market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 830.3 thousand tons and reaching a peak of 947.4 thousand tons in 2022. This period included a modest increase in 2019, a slight dip in 2020, and a significant 14% surge to 929.8 thousand tons in 2021.

Market expansion in 2022 was supported by an 8% rise in paddy rice production across the European Union, driven by improved yields in major producing countries. In France, cultivated area expanded in key regions, and despite a harvest delay that reduced yields, production of milled rice exceeded 41 thousand tons, increasing the supply of broken rice.

Following the peak, market volume contracted sharply to 702.9 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, European consumer trends continued to emphasize sustainability and traceability, with Italian rice farms adopting digital tools for supply chain transparency. New market entrants, such as the joint venture between Euricom and Fatima Rice Mills focused on premium rice supply, also indicated ongoing evolution in the sector.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, Europe's broken rice production rebounded in 2020. That year, Europe produced 295.0 K t of broken rice, marking a significant 14.6% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production actually decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 257.5 K t. The sharpest annual decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	(8.9%)	14.6%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports broken rice from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The export data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. From 2019 to 2020, exports swung dramatically, with a 2.6-fold difference between the lowest and highest points. In 2020, Europe exported 275.4 K t of broken rice, representing a sharp 158.1% year-over-year improvement. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 106.7 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 33.0% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(33.0%)	158.1%	22.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Switzerland remained the principal buyer of broken rice from Europe, accounting for 0.6% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Europe exported broken rice worth 145.9 M $ US, which is 51.4% higher than in 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 45.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 13.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 96.3 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 28.6% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.6%	(28.6%)	51.4%	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland consistently held the leading position in terms of export value for broken rice from Europe, representing 0.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports broken rice to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Europe's broken rice imports reached 795.1 K t, showing a substantial 16.0% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 17.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(3.1%)	16.0%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Myanmar (32.7% of imports in volume), Brazil (6.2%), and Kazakhstan (6.1%) were among the largest suppliers of broken rice to Europe. However, even combined, these three countries represented just 44.9% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Europe's broken rice import value totaled 389.7 M $ US, constituting a steep 28.3% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports rose by 36.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when imports dropped by 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.6%	(8.3%)	28.3%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Europe's broken rice imports in value terms. Myanmar (26.8% of import value), Thailand (6.8%), and Brazil (5.4%) together accounted for only 39.1% of total imports, while many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io