Milled rice and broken rice market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian milled rice market grew from 486 000 t in 2018 to 580 000 t in 2020, a period marked by continuous expansion of planted area and the adoption of higher-yielding, drought-resistant varieties. This increase in domestic output was supported by a consumer shift toward locally produced rice, part of a broader import substitution trend that reduced reliance on foreign supplies.

Market expansion accelerated significantly between 2021 and 2023, with volume reaching 812 000 t. A primary driver was the government's ban on exports of rough rice, implemented in July 2022 and repeatedly extended, which kept a larger share of production within the country. This policy, coupled with ongoing state support and investment in automated farming technologies, helped production recover and grow despite logistical challenges arising from geopolitical tensions.

In 2024, the market volume corrected to 723 000 t. This contraction was influenced by retail price stabilization at levels that reduced profitability for producers, dampening incentives for expansion. Geopolitical risks continued to affect trade flows. Production showed initial signs of recovery in 2025, reaching 542 000 t, as the sector continued to focus on import substitution and technological modernization.

Production milled rice and broken rice in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

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

Russia's production of milled rice and broken rice has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 515.5 K t, marking a 17.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 35.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Russia's exports of milled rice and broken rice have rebounded. In 2021, export volume reached 89.5 K t, showing a 9.7% gain over the previous year. However, over the full 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 20.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.4%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 81.6 K t, when exports saw their sharpest drop of 23.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's export destinations for milled rice and broken rice were highly diversified. Belgium accounted for 14.0% of exports, Turkey for 10.5%, and Mongolia for 9.6%, together making up just 34.0% of total flows. The remaining 66.0% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Russia's export value for milled rice and broken rice has increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 54.4 M $ US, reflecting a strong 24.5% year-over-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 3.3%, with an average annual rate of -1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 43.7 M $ US, when exports fell by 21.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's export value for milled rice and broken rice was not concentrated in a few key markets. Turkey represented 11.5% of exports, Kazakhstan 11.1%, and Mongolia 9.9%, together accounting for only 32.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports milled rice and broken rice to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of milled rice and broken rice have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 190.2 K t, a 14.9% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 235.7 K t, when imports increased by 8.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India, Kazakhstan, and Thailand were the main sources for Russia's imports of milled rice and broken rice. India accounted for 48.9% of imports, Kazakhstan for 13.8%, and Thailand for 13.4%, together representing 76.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's import value for milled rice and broken rice has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 97.5 M $ US, a moderate 3.7% contraction from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 3.5%, with an average annual rate of -1.2%. The highest value was in 2019 at 107.4 M $ US, when imports grew by 6.4%, while the largest drop occurred in 2020 at 5.7%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, India, Thailand, and Pakistan formed the key group of partners for Russia's import value of milled rice and broken rice. India accounted for 50.1% of imports, Thailand for 14.1%, and Pakistan for 8.6%, together making up 72.8% of total flows.

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

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