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Paddy rice market in Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

European paddy rice production grew steadily from 4.0 million tonnes in 2018 to 4.1 million tonnes in 2020. The market volume remained stable at around 4.0 million tonnes during this period, supported by consistent trade flows.

A production decline to 3.8 million tonnes in 2021 was driven by natural gas supply disruptions, which increased fertilizer costs and reduced farmer margins despite varied regional performance. Output fell sharply to 3.1 million tonnes in 2022, primarily due to reduced harvests of 15-20% across Southern Europe linked to challenging weather conditions, further compounded by high input costs from the ongoing energy crisis. Market volume consequently decreased to 3.1 million tonnes.

The market saw a recovery to 3.3 million tonnes in 2023, supported by government subsidies for paddy purchases and investments in modern milling infrastructure. This period was also influenced by India's export ban on broken rice, which affected global supply. Consumer preferences for sustainable and gluten-free products remained a key feature of European demand.

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 Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Europe

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

Europe's paddy rice production increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, Europe produced 4 067 K t of paddy rice, which was 0.8% higher than the previous year. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 968 K t, when it fell by 4.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.2%)	1.6%	0.8%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Europe's paddy rice output was valued at 2 271 M $ US, representing a 13.6% increase compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 999 M $ US, which marked a 16.2% decline from the previous year. The highest value was in 2018 at 2 385 M $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(16.2%)	13.6%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Paddy rice exports from Europe grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 188.7 K t, up 13.1% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 84%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	49.8%	13.1%	22.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Libya, and Morocco were the leading destinations for Europe's paddy rice exports in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 53.7% of exports, Libya for 1.7%, and Morocco for 1.0%. Together, these three countries represented 56.5% 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 Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Paddy rice exports from Europe increased in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, Europe exported 105.4 M $ US worth of paddy rice, showing a sharp rise of 27.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 86.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.6%	23.5%	27.3%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Morocco, and Libya were the three main markets for Europe's paddy rice exports in value terms, together accounting for 47.6% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paddy rice to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported approximately 82.6 K t of paddy rice in 2020, which was 11.8% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 72.1 K t, when it fell by 30.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 29.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.9%)	29.9%	(11.8%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guyana, the United States, and Turkey were the main sources of paddy rice imports to Europe in volume terms. Guyana accounted for 24.0% of imports, the United States for 2.6%, and Turkey for 0.8%. Together, these three countries represented 27.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Paddy rice imports to Europe increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 82.8 M $ US, marking a gradual uptick of 4.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 7.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 72.6 M $ US, when it declined by 5.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with import value growing by 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.5%)	9.6%	4.1%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe imported paddy rice from many countries, with even the largest sources—Guyana, the United States, and India—together accounting for only 19.3% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io