In 2023, Thailand led with 10.34 million hectares of rice harvested, while the Philippines reported 4.7 million hectares. Pakistan and Egypt showed moderate figures at 3.41 and 0.64455 million hectares respectively. Australia, Mexico, and Switzerland had minimal rice areas. Projections for 2030 show annual growth of 0.19% in Thailand and 0.12% in the Philippines. Pakistan is expected to slightly decline by 0.059%, while Australia anticipates a significant increase of 1.01%. Mexico's area is set to shrink further. Egypt shows slight growth, and no change is predicted for Switzerland.
Future trends to watch:
- Expansion of rice cultivation in Thailand and Australia.
- Declining rice areas in Pakistan and Mexico.
- The potential impact of climate change on yield and area distribution.
- Technological advancements boosting efficiency in rice farming.
- Evolving trade dynamics affecting rice production allocation.
Top countries in Rice Area Harvested by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Thailand | 10,340 | 2030 | +0.19% | +0.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Philippines | 4,700 | 2030 | +0.13% | +0.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Pakistan | 3,410 | 2030 | -0.064% | -0.059% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Egypt | 644.55 | 2030 | +0.068% | +0.056% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 47.65 | 2030 | +1.01% | +1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 34.53 | 2030 | -2.57% | -2.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 0.089 | 2030 | 0% | 0% | View data |
