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Milled rice and broken rice market in Americas

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

In physical terms, the milled rice and broken rice market in the Americas experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a significant drop to 24.6 million tonnes in 2019, market volume recovered, peaking at 26.8 million tonnes in 2021. A moderate contraction followed in 2022, before growth resumed to 27.1 million tonnes in 2023, surpassing the 2018 level.

In value terms, the market demonstrated more consistent positive momentum. Despite a sharp decline to $14.5 billion in 2019, a steady upward trend began from 2020 onward. By 2023, the market value had risen to $20.6 billion, reflecting an overall increase in the value of rice products.

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 Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 milled rice and broken rice in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, production of milled rice and broken rice in the Americas reached its lowest point at 25,342 thousand tons, marking a 7.1% decline from the previous year. Production then rebounded in 2020 to 26,756 thousand tons, representing a 5.6% increase compared to 2019. The peak production level was recorded in 2018 at 27,278 thousand tons.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	(7.1%)	5.6%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of milled rice and broken rice production in the Americas showed significant fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. In 2019, production value dropped to its lowest point at $13,950 million, a 25.6% decrease from the previous year. However, 2020 saw a strong recovery with production valued at $16,081 million, a 15.3% increase from 2019. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at $18,746 million, which represented a 21.8% increase from 2017. Overall, production value grew by 4.5% over the four-year period, averaging 1.5% annually.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.8%	(25.6%)	15.3%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of milled rice and broken rice from the Americas have been growing steadily. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 1,488 thousand tons, an 8.5% decrease from the previous year. However, 2019 saw a dramatic turnaround with exports surging 35.9% to reach higher levels. This growth continued in 2020 when exports reached 2,535 thousand tons, representing a 25.3% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 55.8%, averaging 15.9% growth annually.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	35.9%	25.3%	15.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure for milled rice and broken rice from the Americas showed significant diversification. The top three destinations - Senegal (7.2% of exports), Iraq (6.3%), and Sierra Leone (5.1%) - collectively accounted for just 18.7% of total exports. The remaining 81.3% was distributed across numerous smaller markets, indicating a well-diversified export portfolio.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of milled rice and broken rice exports from the Americas has shown consistent growth. In 2020, export value reached $1,524 million, reflecting a substantial 36.8% increase compared to the previous year. This marked the third consecutive year of growth. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 63%, averaging 17.7% growth annually.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	8.9%	36.8%	17.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value-based export structure for milled rice and broken rice from the Americas remained relatively balanced. The three largest markets - Iraq (6.8% of export value), Senegal (5.1%), and Sierra Leone (3.7%) - together accounted for only 15.5% of total export value. The remaining 84.5% was distributed across numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milled rice and broken rice to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of milled rice and broken rice to the Americas experienced significant changes between 2017 and 2020. In 2018, imports saw their largest decline of 53.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,266 thousand tons. However, 2020 marked a turnaround with imports reaching 1,437 thousand tons, a 13.5% increase from the previous year. Overall, imports decreased by 58.8% over the four-year period, averaging a 25.6% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.9%)	(21.3%)	13.5%	(25.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam emerged as the leading source of milled rice and broken rice imports to the Americas, accounting for 12.0% of import volume. Thailand followed with 3.5%, and India with 2.3%. Together, these three countries represented 17.8% of total imports, while the remaining 82.2% came from various other suppliers.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of milled rice and broken rice imports to the Americas showed consistent growth in recent years. In 2018, import value reached its lowest point at $1,643 million, representing a 1.5% decline from the previous year. However, 2020 saw imports reach $2,052 million, a 22.5% increase from 2019. This marked the second consecutive year of growth. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 23%, averaging 7.1% growth annually.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	1.9%	22.5%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value-based import structure for milled rice and broken rice to the Americas remained balanced rather than concentrated. Vietnam accounted for 10.0% of import value, Thailand for 6.3%, and India for 4.6%. Together, these three countries represented 20.8% of total import value, while the remaining 79.2% came from numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io