In 2023, China leads global rice losses at 9.44 million metric tons, far surpassing other countries, with modest growth. India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh follow, each experiencing slight increases. Vietnam and Thailand see minimal declines. Notably, Egypt and Malaysia marked significant growth in losses, while the U.S. experienced a notable reduction. Pakistan and Nigeria showed marginal rise, whereas many minor producers like Afghanistan and Venezuela encountered larger losses percentage-wise.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on rice production, technological advancements in reducing post-harvest losses, and the effect of policy changes in major producing countries like China and India on potential fluctuations in loss levels.
Top countries in Rice and products Losses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 9,440 | 2023 | +0.53% | +1.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 4,780 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 4,710 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bangladesh | 3,150 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 2,480 | 2023 | +0.24% | -0.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cambodia | 1,660 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 1,230 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 1,180 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.017% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Myanmar | 865 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.093% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Nepal | 488 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.082% | View data |
