Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in the Netherlands expanded significantly from 66.7 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 137.4 thousand tons in 2022, representing a doubling of size over four years. This growth was supported by rising domestic production and higher import volumes, with a particularly sharp increase in imports during 2022. After reaching its high point, the market volume experienced a moderate contraction to 127.2 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, notable developments included innovative agricultural experiments such as the 'polderlab' project by Leiden University, which trials rice cultivation on Dutch peat soil, pointing to potential new domestic production segments. At the same time, consumer preferences continued to evolve toward a wider variety of rice types, including brown, white, long-grain, round-grain, and basmati, reflecting demand for diversity and adaptation to specific culinary uses.

Production semi-milled or wholly milled rice in the Netherlands

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

In 2020, the Netherlands produced 115 K t of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, showing virtually no change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 97 K t. That same year saw the largest decline of 24.6%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 19.3%.

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

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports from the Netherlands declined in 2020. The country exported 142.9 K t that year, which was 7.1% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 153.9 K t, with the largest annual increase of 12.6% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France remained the main markets for semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports from the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 47.0% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 16.3%, and France for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 74.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of gains, semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports from the Netherlands declined in 2020. Exports reached 213.6 M $ US that year, a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 33%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 214.9 M $ US, while the largest annual increase of 26.6% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France were the primary buyers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from the Netherlands in value terms. Germany accounted for 49.4% of exports in value, the United Kingdom for 14.4%, and France for 10.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 74.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

Semi-milled or wholly milled rice imports into the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. The country imported 112.3 K t that year, representing a 7.0% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 25.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 112.3 K t, which also saw a minor decline of 0.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Cambodia, Thailand, and India were the primary suppliers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to the Netherlands in kind. Cambodia accounted for 19.4% of imports, Thailand for 19.2%, and India for 11.9%. Together, these three countries supplied 50.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Semi-milled or wholly milled rice imports into the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 158.2 M $ US, marking a significant rise of 11.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 48.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the supplier portfolio for semi-milled or wholly milled rice to the Netherlands was diverse. Thailand accounted for 19.7% of imports in value terms, Cambodia for 14.6%, and India for 12.5%. Together, these three countries contributed 46.8% of total import value, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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