In the global rice non-food usage landscape, Indonesia leads with a significant share, followed by Bangladesh and Cambodia. Rapid increases have been observed in countries like Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which showed double-digit growth, while Thailand and the United States showed slight declines. Notable growth accelerations in Australia and Uzbekistan reflect diverse non-food applications. Meanwhile, stable or minor declines were evident in established sectors like the United States and Thailand.
Looking forward, continued investments in bioproducts and alternative uses of rice by-products, particularly in emerging markets, will be pivotal drivers. Innovations in biofuels and industrial applications could reshape the balance, widening the scope of countries significantly contributing to non-food uses.
Top countries in Rice and products Non-food Uses Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Indonesia | 32.34 | 2023 | +1.04% | +0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bangladesh | 21.74 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Cambodia | 9.44 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 7.01 | 2023 | +2.48% | +1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 5.77 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.075% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mali | 4.1 | 2023 | +2.51% | +1.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 3.35 | 2023 | -2.3% | -2.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Peru | 2.59 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Laos | 2.49 | 2023 | -0.86% | +3.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Myanmar | 2.29 | 2023 | -0.83% | -1.25% | View data |
