Milled rice and broken rice market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The market for milled rice and broken rice in Northern America saw gradual growth from 5.5 million tons in 2018 to 6.1 million tons in 2020, driven by steady production and increasing imports. This period did not feature major regulatory shifts or new market entrants, with consumption trends remaining relatively flat globally.

In 2021, severe drought in California reduced U.S. rice production and milling quality, leading to a drop in market volume to 5.4 million tons. The following year, competition from cheaper Asian rice imports pressured domestic producers, even as leading mill Supreme Rice announced a $16.2 million expansion to introduce ready-to-eat products. The market volume dipped further to 5.1 million tons in 2022.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2023, with market volume jumping to 6.4 million tons as expanded milling capacities came online and imports surged to meet demand. Ongoing investments in modern farming techniques and processing facilities, alongside continued price competition in export markets, shaped the market landscape into 2024.

Production milled rice and broken rice in Northern America

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

Northern America's production of milled rice and broken rice has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 5,864 thousand tons, marking an 8.8% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of milled rice and broken rice output in Northern America reached $4,229 million, up 13.6% from a year earlier. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 18%, averaging 5.7% growth per year. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 9.2%, while the biggest gain was in 2018 with a 14.5% rise.

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

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

Northern America's exports of milled rice and broken rice have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports hit 23 thousand tons, a solid 24.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 156.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 36.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, India, and the Philippines were key destinations for Northern America's exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 5.2% of exports, India for 3.9%, and the Philippines for 0.7%, together making up 9.8% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

Export values showed irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. The lowest point was in 2017, with the highest in 2020, resulting in a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America exported $16.3 million worth of milled rice and broken rice, a sharp 30.2% rise from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 108.2% jump.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom and India were notable buyers of milled rice and broken rice from Northern America in value terms, together accounting for 2.0% 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 milled rice and broken rice to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2018, with the peak in 2017, showing an 11.6-fold variation. In 2020, Northern America imported 236 thousand tons of milled rice and broken rice, a strong 22.9% year-over-year increase. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 167 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year at 91.4%.

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

The import structure in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with Thailand, India, and Vietnam as significant sources. Thailand held 24.6% of imports, India 16.3%, and Vietnam 2.9%, together comprising 43.8% of total flows, with no single country dominating.

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, M $ US

Northern America's imports of milled rice and broken rice have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled $406.3 million, a moderate 8.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 62%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, India, and Pakistan were the main sources for Northern America's imports in value terms. Thailand accounted for 27.8% of imports, India for 20.7%, and Pakistan for 3.3%, together making up 51.8% of total import value.

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

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