In 2023, France led European rice imports at 528.17 million kilograms, followed by Belgium and the UK. Germany and the Netherlands also demonstrated significant import volumes. Notably, Spain experienced a 14.23% increase in rice imports, the highest among European countries, while Germany saw a slight decrease of 0.34%. Portugal's imports decreased by 11.46%. The past five years showed overall steady growth with slight annual fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in rice demand driven by changing dietary preferences and market developments. Monitoring economic factors affecting import capacities and the impact of sustainability efforts in supply chains will be crucial for forecasting future import behaviors. Analyzing trends in technological advancement in agriculture and trade policies could provide further insights into market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Semi- or Wholly Milled or Broken Rice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 528,170,000 | 2023 | +1.99% | +2.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 427,050,000 | 2023 | +3.76% | +3.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 384,660,000 | 2023 | +1.14% | +3.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 362,060,000 | 2023 | +1.65% | -0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 253,300,000 | 2023 | +3.58% | +6.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 154,360,000 | 2023 | +10.38% | +14.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 132,530,000 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 108,230,000 | 2023 | +3.47% | +3.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 99,724,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 66,495,000 | 2023 | +1.68% | +2.93% | View data |
