Milled rice and broken rice market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for milled and broken rice in Eastern Europe expanded from 977.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 240.7 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was primarily fueled by sustained state support for rice farming, including development plans extending to 2030, which boosted domestic production. Improved cultivation technologies and the introduction of new varieties raised profitability, encouraging higher output.

External shocks played a significant role. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted logistics and imports, accelerating import substitution and domestic production growth. However, in 2021, currency fluctuations and sanctions temporarily reduced import volumes, causing a dip in total market size. The market quickly recovered, supported by continued import substitution trends and high production profitability, which reached 83.5% by 2023.

Consumer preferences shifted towards healthier options, increasing the share of brown and parboiled rice in retail sales. This demand shift supported overall consumption. Additionally, temporary export restrictions were prolonged to stabilize the domestic market, and global events such as India's removal of export limits influenced world prices. Investment in production facilities, particularly in southern regions like Krasnodar Krai, further strengthened the supply base.

Production milled rice and broken rice in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Following two years of decline, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw its production of milled and broken rice increase. In 2019, the region produced 481.1 thousand tons, marking the lowest point in recent years. By 2020, production had risen to 540.7 thousand tons, representing a 12.4% increase over the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) experienced a third consecutive year of growth in the value of its milled and broken rice production. In 2020, the output was valued at 443.2 million US dollars, up 6.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 28.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw a modest recovery in its exports of milled and broken rice. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 174.9 thousand tons. In 2020, they increased to 180.2 thousand tons, a slight improvement of 3.0% over the previous year. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a decline of 22.1%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of milled and broken rice from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were not heavily concentrated. The top three destinations—Belgium (9.1% of exports), Turkey (8.4%), and Azerbaijan (4.9%)—together accounted for only 22.4% of total export volumes.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2018, the value of milled and broken rice exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) hit its lowest point at 138.9 million US dollars, declining by 5.5% that year. By 2019, exports had recovered to 150.9 million US dollars, an increase of 8.7%. In 2020, exports decreased slightly to 147.7 million US dollars, down 2.1% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the value of milled and broken rice exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) was distributed across many countries. The top three—Turkey (7.4% of export value), Sweden (5.1%), and Germany (4.9%)—together represented only 17.3% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports milled rice and broken rice to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) recorded a second consecutive year of growth in its imports of milled and broken rice. In 2018, imports were at their lowest, totaling 654.5 thousand tons, with a decline of 3.6% that year. By 2019, imports had increased by 6.0% to a higher level. In 2020, imports reached 734.7 thousand tons, a controlled increase of 5.9% over the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 8.2%, with an annualized rate of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner structure for imports of milled and broken rice into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) remained fragmented. The top three suppliers—India (16.7% of imports), Myanmar (13.2%), and Italy (11.5%)—together accounted for only 41.4% of total import volumes, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw a third consecutive year of growth in the value of its milled and broken rice imports. In 2020, imports were valued at 418.0 million US dollars, up 8.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 24%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the value of milled and broken rice imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) was spread across many countries. The top three sources—India (14.8% of import value), Italy (14.3%), and Myanmar (10.7%)—together represented only 39.8% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020