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Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in the United States

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. semi-milled or wholly milled rice market volume remained stable at around 3.85 million tons in 2018 and 2019, consistent with reported flat production and consumption trends at the time. A significant expansion to 4.57 million tons occurred in 2020.

Market volume contracted to 3.81 million tons in 2021, a drop that coincided with a 16% decline in U.S. rough rice production that year, reducing the supply base. Following a moderate recovery in 2022, the market reached 5.01 million tons in 2023, marking the highest level in the period.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

The United States was one of the world's leading producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from 2017 to 2020, ranking 11th globally by production volume.

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

The United States saw its production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice rise for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 5 078 K t, marking a 7.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	1.5%	7.1%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The United States experienced a third straight year of growth in the value of its semi-milled or wholly milled rice production. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 800 M $ US, up by 17.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, the value increased by 45.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.6%	0.7%	17.1%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United States exported 1 602 K t of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, representing a modest decline of 9.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 17.2%, with an annualized rate of -6.1%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 15.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.9%)	8.6%	(9.4%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti, Japan, and Canada were the top destinations for U.S. exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in volume terms. Haiti accounted for 26.6% of exports, Japan for 16.9%, and Canada for 9.5%, together making up 53.0% 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 the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, U.S. exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms declined in 2020. Exports totaled 1 198 M $ US, showing a slight decrease of 1.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 210 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	7.7%	(1.0%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, Haiti, and Canada remained the primary buyers of U.S. semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms. Japan contributed 19.9% of export value, Haiti 19.2%, and Canada 12.1%, collectively accounting for 51.2% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

The United States recorded a third consecutive year of growth in imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice by volume. In 2020, imports reached 1 090 K t, a significant increase of 22.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 52.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.2%	9.9%	22.6%	15.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand and India dominated U.S. imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in volume terms, capturing a combined 81.4% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The United States saw its imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 196 M $ US, marking a solid increase of 18.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 78.4%, with a CAGR of 21.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.5%	13.1%	18.2%	21.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and India played the leading roles in U.S. imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms, together accounting for 85.5% of total import flows. The rest was spread across other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io