Milled rice and broken rice market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market value for milled rice and broken rice in Spain grew from 489 million US dollars in 2018 to 996 million in 2022. After a slight stabilization in 2019, a sharp increase occurred from 2020 onward, driven primarily by severe cyclical droughts that reduced harvest volumes and doubled production costs, leading to higher market prices. Support from the Common Agricultural Policy's strategic plan also helped maintain production in traditional rice-growing areas during this period.

Imports rose steadily from 70 million US dollars in 2018 to 163 million by 2024, as domestic production faced pressure from drought and strong international competition, particularly from Asian rice. Exports fluctuated, peaking in 2022. Throughout these years, industry groups called for mandatory origin labeling to improve transparency and protect national producers, reflecting ongoing debates about market access and regulation.

Consumer preferences shifted toward specialty varieties like basmati and kits, creating a new growth segment within the market. Persistent structural challenges, including water management issues, phytosanitary restrictions, and rising input costs, continued to define the sector's dynamics through 2024.

Production milled rice and broken rice in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's milled rice and broken rice production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 641.7 million US dollars, marking a 17.3% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 33.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.1%.

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

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

Milled rice and broken rice production in Spain has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 742.2 thousand tonnes, representing a modest 1.4% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%.

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

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, milled rice and broken rice exports from Spain declined. In 2020, exports totaled 174.1 thousand tonnes, down 3.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 179.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 13.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands were the principal destinations for Spain's milled rice and broken rice exports in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 27.9% of exports, France for 12.8%, and the Netherlands for 10.4%, together making up 51.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's milled rice and broken rice exports have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 147.4 million US dollars, up 4.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 33.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Spain's milled rice and broken rice exports in value terms was highly diversified. The United Kingdom accounted for 22.5% of export value, France for 13.8%, and the United States for 10.4%, together representing 46.8% of total flows. The remaining 53.2% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports milled rice and broken rice to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Spain's milled rice and broken rice import volume amounted to 101.0 thousand tonnes, an 8.4% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 96.9 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 110.3 thousand tonnes. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia were the leading sources for Spain's milled rice and broken rice imports in volume terms. Myanmar accounted for 25.1% of imports, Thailand for 23.4%, and Cambodia for 10.9%, together comprising 59.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Spain's milled rice and broken rice import value declined. In 2020, imports reached 72.0 million US dollars, down 3.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 17.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 74.6 million US dollars, and the largest annual increase of 14.4% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Myanmar, and Italy were the largest suppliers of milled rice and broken rice to Spain in value terms. Thailand accounted for 23.9% of import value, Myanmar for 14.9%, and Italy for 13.3%, together forming 52.1% of total imports.

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

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