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Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in China

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in China began the period at 130.1 million tonnes in 2018, supported by state policies that increased funding for double-cropping rice in southern regions and raised minimum purchase prices for early and mid-late indica rice. These measures boosted planting incentives and were accompanied by technological improvements in milling equipment. However, the market shrank to 125.7 million tonnes in 2019 as export volumes rose and import volumes fell amid a generally loose supply-demand balance. In 2020, additional state funds for double-cropping rice and further minimum price increases helped stabilize the market, which edged up to 126.8 million tonnes despite pandemic-induced demand fluctuations.

A sharp drop to 120.5 million tonnes occurred in 2021, driven by a decline in domestic production even as paddy rice yields reached record highs. The following year, the market recovered slightly to 121.0 million tonnes, supported by record rice imports—particularly from Vietnam—while domestic planting area contracted as farmers shifted to more profitable corn. By 2023, the market held steady at 121.0 million tonnes, with consumption gradually recovering and international trade adapting to export restrictions from India. Throughout the period, major players like Wugufang adjusted their offline retail networks, and national policies consistently promoted high-quality rice development, green production techniques, and brand building.

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 China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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, M 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, M 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. 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

From 2017 to 2020, China was the world's largest producer of semi-milled or wholly milled rice.

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

China's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, output reached 126.9 million tonnes, remaining stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 2.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 126.3 million tonnes, with the largest decline of 2.6% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(2.6%)	0.5%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's production value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 41,688 million US dollars, showing a controlled decrease of 4.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 22.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.7%)	(9.0%)	(4.0%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from China

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice from China showed significant volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2019, exports fluctuated with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.5 times. In 2020, China exported 2,021 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp decrease of 20.7% year-over-year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,548 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase of 84.3% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84.3%	36.9%	(20.7%)	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Côte d'Ivoire (15.7% of exports in kind), Egypt (11.7%), and Turkey (6.7%) were key buyers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from China. However, their combined share accounted for only 34.1% of total exports in kind, with the remaining 65.9% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

China's export value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined after a two-year rise. In 2020, exports amounted to 664 million US dollars, representing a strong fall of 24.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 58.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 877 million US dollars, and the largest increase of 63.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.5%	27.9%	(24.3%)	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms were widely distributed across many countries. Côte d'Ivoire (13.3% of exports in value terms), Egypt (9.7%), and Turkey (6.2%) together accounted for just 29.2% 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 China in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to China

Imports in kind, K t

China's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 1,885 thousand tonnes, reflecting a moderate decrease of 4.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 37.5%, averaging an annual decline of 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.2%)	(15.6%)	(4.8%)	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, three main markets—Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar—collectively accounted for 74.7% of China's total imports in kind of semi-milled or wholly milled rice.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of China's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports registered 1,022 million US dollars, which is 2.5% lower than the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	(21.0%)	(2.5%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam (41.0% of imports in value terms), Thailand (24.0%), and Cambodia (11.4%) remained the leading sources in China's import structure for semi-milled or wholly milled rice, together representing 76.4% 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 China in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io