Broken rice market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The broken rice market volume in Northern America fluctuated between 647 thousand tons and 890 thousand tons from 2018 to 2023. After a sharp increase to 788 thousand tons in 2020, the volume dropped the following year before recovering strongly to reach 890 thousand tons in 2023. This rebound was driven by expanded planting of medium-grain rice in states like Arkansas and California, which increased domestic production.

Growth in 2022 was supported by key industry players adopting new market strategies. Consumer preferences have also shifted, with rising demand for organic and specialty broken rice varieties due to health and dietary trends, particularly in urban areas.

Global trade dynamics significantly influence the market, including India's 2023 export ban on non-basmati rice, which tightened worldwide supply. Climate variability and geopolitical tensions further affect supply chains and production stability through shipping disruptions and weather impacts on crops.

Production broken rice in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of broken rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of broken rice, 2017-2020

In 2020, Northern America produced 785.6 thousand tons of broken rice, marking a 21.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 0.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of broken rice production in Northern America reached 351.4 million US dollars, showing a substantial 53.3% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 60.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.2%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 9.0% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports broken rice from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes fluctuated significantly, with a 3.1-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Northern America's broken rice exports totaled 350 tons, representing a dramatic 132.5% increase from the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 377 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 60.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 213.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Northern America's broken rice exports were distributed across a wide range of buyers. The Cayman Islands accounted for 16.3% of exports in kind, Barbados for 7.0%, and Dominica for 3.6%, together making up 26.9% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but still notable shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. The highest export value was in 2020, while the lowest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.7 times. In 2020, broken rice exports from Northern America amounted to 157 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 192.3% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 63.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 249.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Cayman Islands, Barbados, and Dominica played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of broken rice from Northern America in value terms. The Cayman Islands contributed 7.2% of export value, Barbados 3.1%, and Dominica 1.6%, with their combined share reaching only 11.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports broken rice to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2019, showing a 35-fold shift. In 2020, cross-border shipments of broken rice to Northern America stood at 2 917 tons, reflecting a moderate 3.9% increase from 2019. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 2 809 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 95.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, broken rice imports to Northern America came from many different markets. Even the largest suppliers—Thailand, Vietnam, and India—together represented only 5.9% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern America imported approximately 15 582 thousand US dollars of broken rice, showing only a marginal fluctuation from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 15 536 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 16 832 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 7.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Vietnam, and India were notable but not dominant suppliers of broken rice to Northern America in value terms. Thailand accounted for 4.2% of import value, Vietnam for 2.5%, and India for 1.8%, with their combined share reaching only 8.4% of total imports.

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

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