In 2023, China and India dominated global milled rice distribution with shares of 34.83% and 22.5%, respectively. Indonesia and Bangladesh followed with 5.32% and 5.28%, while other countries contributed smaller portions. China and Indonesia saw declines of -0.16% and -0.43%, whereas India and the Philippines experienced notable increases of 3.73% and 3.46%. Bangladesh and Vietnam grew slightly, while Myanmar and Japan decreased by -1.43%. Smaller markets such as Iraq (15.42%) and Kenya (7.7%) exhibited significant growth, reflecting regional demand dynamics. Conversely, countries like Cuba and Libya had substantial declines of -6.02% and -17.81%, underlining regional challenges.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets like Iraq and Kenya, which showed substantial increases in 2023. Additionally, the impact of climate change on rice production in major countries like China and India will be crucial. Technological advancements and shifts in domestic consumption could further alter global distribution shares.
Top countries in Milled Rice Distribution Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 34.83 | 2023 | -1.8% | -0.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 22.5 | 2023 | -1.62% | +3.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 5.32 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bangladesh | 5.28 | 2023 | -1.4% | +1.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 4.04 | 2023 | -4.46% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Thailand | 3.08 | 2023 | -6.74% | -0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Philippines | 2.68 | 2023 | +2.05% | +3.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Myanmar | 1.76 | 2023 | +2.78% | -1.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Pakistan | 1.34 | 2023 | +22.13% | +2.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 1.32 | 2023 | -3.31% | -1.43% | View data |
