In 2023, India emerged as the leading exporter in global rice export volume, closely followed by Thailand. While Vietnam and Pakistan experienced declines of 1.16% and 0.84% respectively, Myanmar saw a significant increase of 7.5%. The export contributions from countries such as Nigeria and Lebanon showed notable upticks. Conversely, people like Brazil, Argentina, and Ecuador faced considerable reductions. The overall five-year trend indicates modest but consistent growth in major Asian exporters, juxtaposed with fluctuating results from smaller producers worldwide.
Looking forward, India and Thailand are anticipated to sustain their dominance, driven by strong demand in Africa and the Middle East. With potential policy shifts and climate impacts, diversification strategies from smaller exporters will be crucial to their competitiveness in the global market.
Top countries in Rice and products Export Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 17,740 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Thailand | 17,040 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Vietnam | 8,900 | 2023 | -0.74% | -1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Pakistan | 5,590 | 2023 | -0.018% | -0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 4,120 | 2023 | -0.46% | +0.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 China | 3,680 | 2018 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 1,660 | 2023 | +1.9% | -1.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Myanmar | 1,230 | 2023 | +2.42% | +7.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Uruguay | 1,190 | 2023 | -0.17% | +0.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1,060 | 2023 | -0.094% | -0.075% | View data |
