Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Northern Europe, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Northern Europe expanded from 508.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 711.7 thousand tons in 2020. This growth aligned with a period of rising global demand for rice, fueled by population increase and food security priorities, alongside higher world production. Lower average export prices in 2018 compared to earlier years likely made rice more affordable, supporting consumption.

In 2021, the market volume contracted to 643.0 thousand tons. During this year, global export values and consumption continued to climb, yet Northern Europe experienced a reduction in physical volume. The subsequent resurgence from 2022 to 2023 brought the market to 772.8 thousand tons by 2023.

The recovery was underpinned by a peak in global rice exports, with India emerging as the dominant supplier, which ensured sufficient world supply. Persistent demand from the Asia-Pacific region and stable global trade flows further facilitated imports into Northern Europe, driving market expansion.

Production semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Northern Europe

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

Northern Europe's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 308.9 thousand tons, marking a substantial 44.1% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 68.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.1%. The lowest production level was in 2018, at 165.1 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 9.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice production in Northern Europe has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 328.5 million US dollars, showing a notable 20.8% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 61.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 17.3%. The minimum value occurred in 2018, at 191.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 5.9%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the largest increase of 41.9%.

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

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Northern Europe exported 92.8 thousand tons of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, a 41.0% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 34.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2019, at 65.8 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in kind was fragmented. France accounted for 15.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 9.4%, and Spain for 7.5%, together making up only 32.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports from Northern Europe has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 98.7 million US dollars, a robust 18.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 28.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the value-based export structure of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Northern Europe showed a broad market spread. France contributed 15.9% of export value, the Netherlands 10.8%, and Germany 9.1%, together accounting for just 35.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Northern Europe's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region imported a total of value_last_year thousand tons, up by 9.1% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 8.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2018, at 414.3 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 9.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 9.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Italy was the top supplier of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Northern Europe in kind, accounting for 23.0% of imports, followed by Thailand at 12.1% and Spain at 10.9%. Together, these three countries made up 46.0% of total imports, indicating a diversified supplier structure.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice imports into Northern Europe has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled value_last_year million US dollars, showing an uptick of 11.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms to Northern Europe were not heavily concentrated. Italy accounted for 20.4% of import value, Thailand for 13.0%, and India for 11.2%, together capturing only 44.5% of total flows.

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

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