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Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in MERCOSUR experienced notable fluctuations in physical volume between 2018 and 2023, starting at 7.9 million tons before declining to 6.9 million tons in 2019. A recovery followed, peaking at 8.4 million tons in 2021, then dipping again in 2022, and ending the period at 8.0 million tons in 2023. In value terms, the market showed strong growth in 2021 and 2023, reaching $5.4 billion and $6.1 billion respectively, indicating significant price increases alongside the volume changes.

A key development was a regional controversy in 2023 over a sharp approximately 30% rise in rice prices within MERCOSUR, which led to a suspended auction and discussions on liberalization measures. This price surge directly contributed to the 33% jump in the market's dollar value that year. Subsequently, in 2024, Brazil authorized the import of up to 1 million tons of rice from MERCOSUR countries to prevent shortages after floods in Rio Grande do Sul, temporarily eliminating import tariffs. In a separate regulatory move, Argentina defined 'rice bran' as a by-product and established new traceability and labeling requirements for its use in foods, affecting the value chain for milled rice.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 MERCOSUR

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

Following a two-year decline, MERCOSUR's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice rebounded. In 2020, the region produced 8 550 K t, marking a 4.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 15.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 8 200 K t, while the sharpest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	(9.8%)	4.3%	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decrease, the value of MERCOSUR's semi-milled or wholly milled rice production showed an upturn. In 2020, output was valued at 4 580 M $ US, reflecting a modest year-on-year gain of 9.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The minimum value was observed in 2019 at 4 203 M $ US, and the largest annual decline took place in 2018 at 14.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.6%)	(10.7%)	9.0%	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 1 571 K t of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, representing a substantial 23.8% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 16.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 269 K t, which also saw the largest annual decline of 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(8.2%)	23.8%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, MERCOSUR's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in kind were distributed across a diverse range of markets. Peru accounted for 17.9% of exports, Iraq for 10.6%, and Chile for 8.6%, with these three countries together representing just 37.1% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year downturn, the value of MERCOSUR's semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports recovered. In 2020, exports totaled 841.5 M $ US, showing a 29.3% gain over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 14.3%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 650.6 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(9.2%)	29.3%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, MERCOSUR's export portfolio for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms was characterized by broad diversification. Peru contributed 20.3% of export value, Iraq 10.5%, and Chile 7.7%, with these three markets collectively accounting for only 38.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

The market displayed considerable volatility throughout the period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 K t, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 338 K t, representing a 22-fold increase between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to MERCOSUR totaled 338 K t, constituting a dramatic rise of 2,131.5% compared to 2019. The largest annual decline was observed in 2019 at 92.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.5%)	(92.7%)	2 131.5%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the key partners for MERCOSUR's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in kind were Guyana (1.5% of imports), Suriname (1.3%), and India (1.2%), together accounting for 4.1% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of contraction, MERCOSUR's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms expanded. In 2020, imports amounted to 248.3 M $ US, reflecting a 50.9% increase versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 8.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 164.6 M $ US, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 25.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.5%)	(3.6%)	50.9%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy (2.6% of import value), Guyana (1.7%), and Suriname (1.4%) were the main sources for MERCOSUR's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms, together representing 5.6% 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 MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io