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Paddy rice market in Americas

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The paddy rice market volume in the Americas fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 38 297 thousand tons in 2018, it dropped to 34 769 thousand tons in 2019, then recovered to 38 580 thousand tons in 2020. The market saw a slight decrease to 37 928 thousand tons in 2021, followed by a more pronounced decline to 34 009 thousand tons in 2022, before rising again to 37 181 thousand tons in 2023.

For 2024, market dynamics are shaped by evolving consumer preferences and production challenges. Growing demand for specialty rice varieties, including organic, brown, and premium long-grain rice, reflects health and sustainability trends, broadening the consumer base across North and Latin America. Additionally, unfavorable growing weather in South America has affected yields, potentially tightening supply and influencing market conditions.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 paddy rice in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, paddy rice production in the Americas reached its lowest point at 34,416 thousand tons. However, by 2020, output rebounded significantly to 38,037 thousand tons, marking a notable 10.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 38,139 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 9.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(9.8%)	10.5%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, paddy rice production value in the Americas declined in 2020. Output was valued at 26,671 million US dollars, representing a 20.6% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 12.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 33,597 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	7.2%	(20.6%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2020 with a fourfold increase between these years. In 2020, paddy rice export volume from the Americas stood at 450 thousand tons, showing a substantial 168.5% rise compared to the prior year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 50.9% drop, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 200.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	200.0%	(50.9%)	168.5%	58.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, paddy rice exports in kind were distributed across numerous partner countries. Italy accounted for 2.2% of exports, Portugal for 1.1%, and Turkey for 1.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 4.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, paddy rice exports from the Americas totaled 315.3 million US dollars, reflecting a 92.9% year-over-year gain. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 41.7%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with 196.7% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	196.7%	(41.7%)	92.9%	49.5%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of paddy rice exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Italy accounted for 2.5% of export value, Portugal for 1.2%, and Turkey for 0.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented just 4.5% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paddy rice to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 499 thousand tons, then peaked in 2020 with a twofold increase between these years. In 2020, paddy rice imports to the Americas reached 993 thousand tons, reflecting a 90.8% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 with a 27.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.5%)	4.3%	90.8%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 416.7 million US dollars, then peaked in 2020 with a twofold increase between these years. In 2020, paddy rice imports to the Americas totaled 839.3 million US dollars, indicating a sharp 101.4% year-over-year gain. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 43.9% decrease.

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