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Paddy rice market in Chile

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Chilean paddy rice market commenced the period at a robust level of 192.8 thousand tons in 2018, supported by the decade's peak planted area of 29.5 thousand hectares in the 2017/18 season. A contraction began in 2019 as notable increases in domestic rice prices and international logistical problems raised production and distribution costs, contributing to a decline in output and market volume.

A sharp and accelerated downturn followed from 2021, driven by a continued collapse in planted area. Sown hectares fell to a decade-low of 20.7 thousand in the 2021/22 season and remained under 20 thousand in 2022/23. This direct reduction in cultivation severely limited harvests, causing production and total market volume to plummet to a low of 101.0 thousand tons by 2022, with high international rice prices further pressuring the import-dependent market structure.

The market saw a modest recovery in 2023, with volume rising to 109.8 thousand tons.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Chile
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of paddy rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paddy rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Chile's paddy rice production has declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country produced 146.1 thousand tons, which represents a 13.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 24.2%, with an average annual decline rate of 8.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	(3.0%)	(13.9%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from Chile

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a staggering 7 526-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Chile's foreign paddy rice supplies amounted to 138.0 tons, marking a moderate 8.3% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 150.5 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 84 780.1% surge.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84 780.1%	786.7%	(8.3%)	1 804.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Venezuela consistently dominated the partner structure of Chile's paddy rice exports, accounting for 100.0% of total flows throughout this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, showing a 4 041-fold shift. In 2021, paddy rice deliveries from Chile reached 129.8 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 35.7% year-over-year decline. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 202.0 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 91 255.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	91 255.6%	342.3%	(35.7%)	1 274.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Venezuela was the almost exclusive buyer of paddy rice from Chile, taking 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paddy rice to Chile

Imports in kind, t

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with an 83-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Chile's volume of paddy rice imports reached 218.2 tons, reflecting a slight 1.4% decline compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 221.2 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 1 971.3% surge.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	301.0%	1 971.3%	(1.4%)	334.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay remained the leading supplier of paddy rice to Chile, accounting for 71.8% of total imports in kind, while the remainder was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2021, differing by a factor of 27. In 2021, paddy rice imports to Chile reached 110.5 thousand US dollars, up by 4.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4.2 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 66.8% drop. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 2 429.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(66.8%)	2 429.7%	4.8%	106.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Paraguay concentrated 86.1% of total imports in value terms, while the remaining volume was shared among many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io