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Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Belgium increased from 60.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 106.2 thousand tons in 2021. Belgium's strengthening as a logistics hub for rice in the EU, with specialized cleaning and polishing facilities, facilitated efficient distribution and supported market growth during this period.

In 2022, the market volume dropped to 74.5 thousand tons but recovered to 99.6 thousand tons in 2023. The market adapted to India's suspension of non-basmati white rice shipments in July 2023, which destabilized global supply and prompted a search for alternative sources.

In 2024, new regulatory changes affected the market, including royal decrees on food hygiene and restrictions on single-use packaging. Additionally, the formation of a joint venture between Euricom and Fatima Rice Mills enhanced premium rice supplies from Pakistan, and India's lifting of the export ban influenced trade flows.

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 Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Belgium's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 188 K t, marking a significant 27.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	6.2%	27.5%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

Belgium's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 167.1 K t, reflecting a strong 13.9% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 18%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	1.1%	13.9%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom formed the core of Belgium's exports in kind. France accounted for 31.7% of exports, Germany for 28.2%, and the United Kingdom for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 71.7% 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 Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice amounted to 229.1 M $ US, showing a strong 12.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 25.2%, with an annualized rate of 7.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	(1.0%)	12.6%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Belgium's exports in value terms. France held a 33.2% share, Germany 26.1%, and the United Kingdom 11.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Belgium's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice increased in 2020. The country imported 62.5 K t, corresponding to a robust 14.4% year-over-year advance. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 62.5 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(7.0%)	14.4%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Belgium's imports in kind of semi-milled or wholly milled rice were Thailand, Italy, and the Netherlands. Thailand accounted for 22.0% of imports, Italy for 20.4%, and the Netherlands for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 54.4% 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 Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Belgium's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice rose in 2020. Imports reached 82.6 M $ US, indicating a strong 19.9% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 68.9 M $ US, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019 at 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(1.2%)	19.9%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Thailand, Italy, and the Netherlands formed the key group of partners for Belgium's imports in value terms of semi-milled or wholly milled rice. Thailand accounted for 18.7% of imports, Italy for 17.8%, and the Netherlands for 15.4%. Jointly, these three countries represented 51.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io