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Milled rice and broken rice market in Chile

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Chilean rice production increased from 148.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 219 thousand tons in 2020, driven by the adoption of innovative practices like the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) for water and seed savings, along with financing from the milling industry. During this period, the National Rice Commission helped establish reference prices, and training sessions equipped farmers with new technologies.

From 2021 onwards, a severe mega-drought reduced planted area and created irrigation difficulties, leading production to fall to 157.8 thousand tons by 2022. The decline was exacerbated by international price shocks following India's export ban. In response, the government's Siembra por Chile program injected significant funds into agriculture, contributing to a partial recovery to 165.1 thousand tons in 2023.

Throughout the 2018-2025 period, imports consistently supplied around 73% of domestic consumption, highlighting the market's growing dependence on foreign rice. Ongoing efforts to develop climate-resilient varieties and expand SRI adoption aimed to improve the sustainability of local production amid persistent climatic challenges.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Chile
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of milled rice and broken rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milled rice and broken rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Chile's production of milled and broken rice declined after two years of growth. In 2021, output reached 193.0 K t, marking an 11.9% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 30.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 219.0 K t, which represented a 27.3% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	27.3%	(11.9%)	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Chile

Exports in kind, K t

Chile's exports of milled and broken rice declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 0.1 K t, a 31.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 98.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 73.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.3%)	(96.4%)	(31.3%)	(73.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Venezuela was the primary buyer of milled and broken rice from Chile, accounting for 84.7% of total exports in volume. The remaining exports were distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Chile's export value of milled and broken rice declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 0.1 M $ US, showing a significant 13.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value dropped by 98.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 76.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.8%)	(97.7%)	(13.1%)	(76.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Venezuela consistently served as the main market for Chile's milled and broken rice exports, absorbing 91.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milled rice and broken rice to Chile

Imports in kind, K t

Chile imported milled and broken rice in 2021, with volumes decreasing by 10.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 4.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 169.3 K t, while the highest was in 2020 at 210.7 K t. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 24.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	24.4%	(10.6%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina and Paraguay were the primary sources for Chile's imports of milled and broken rice in volume, together accounting for 81.7% of total imports. Other trading partners each held significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Chile imported milled and broken rice worth 106.3 M $ US, showing a slight contraction of 2.3% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 20%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 79.5 M $ US, while the highest was in 2020 at 108.9 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.2% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2020 with a 36.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	36.9%	(2.3%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Argentina (48.2% of import value), Paraguay (28.8% of import value), and Uruguay (8.4% of import value) formed the key group of partners for Chile's imports of milled and broken rice in value terms, jointly representing 85.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io