Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in the Americas saw volume fluctuations, dropping to 20 993 thousand tons in 2019 before recovering to 23 586 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market fell sharply to 15 325 million US dollars in 2019 but then expanded steadily, reaching 21 936 million US dollars by 2023.

The volume increase in 2023 coincided with India's suspension of non-basmati white rice exports, which tightened global supply and likely bolstered domestic market activity in the Americas. This period also saw a record global rice harvest, further shaping trade flows and market conditions.

Earlier in the period, efforts to modernize and expand rice cultivation in key producing regions, such as the area expansions in Côte d'Ivoire noted in 2018, reflected broader industry trends toward increased production capacity that provided context for the market's evolution.

Production semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in the Americas rebounded. In 2020, the region produced 22 709 thousand tons, marking a 5.4% year-over-year increase. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 2.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 21 547 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual drop of 6.4%.

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

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from the Americas grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 1 827 thousand tons, a sharp 40.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 62.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 17.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 832 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 25.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase at 55.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from the Americas were widely distributed across various partner countries. The top three destinations—Iraq (8.5% of export volume), Portugal (2.8%), and Turkey (2.2%)—collectively accounted for just 13.6% of total exports, indicating a highly diversified market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Export revenues for semi-milled or wholly milled rice from the Americas rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 281 million US dollars, up 43.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value increased by 65.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.3%.

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

The export market in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad and diverse. The leading countries—Iraq (8.3% of export value), Turkey (2.8%), and Portugal (2.3%)—together made up only 13.3% of total flows. The remaining 86.7% was spread across numerous other nations, highlighting a lack of concentration.

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

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

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year downturn, imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice into the Americas increased. In 2020, the region imported 1 051 thousand tons, a steep 41.6% rise compared to 2019. However, over the full 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 62.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -27.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 743 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 64.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to the Americas were not concentrated among a few key suppliers. The top three sources—Thailand (4.2% of import volume), India (2.8%), and Vietnam (1.0%)—combined for just 8.1% of total imports, reflecting a highly diversified supply base.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Import spending on semi-milled or wholly milled rice in the Americas grew for the second straight year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 314 million US dollars, a steep 28.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 31.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 314 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.4%.

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

The import structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. The top suppliers—Thailand (7.3% of import value), India (5.4%), and Pakistan (1.2%)—together accounted for only 14.0% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position, underscoring the market's fragmentation.

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

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