The global milled rice domestic consumption landscape in 2024 reveals China and India as dominant consumers, with 152.1 and 117.0 million metric tons, respectively. Key trends over recent years show incremental growth in most countries, with notable increases in Iraq (10.93%) and Afghanistan (9.21%). Vietnam and Myanmar held steady, while Indonesia and Brazil experienced slight declines. Jamaica saw minimal growth, whereas Libya and Ukraine faced significant drops.
Future trends to watch include the rapid rise in consumption in countries like Kenya and Morocco, ensuring a continued interest in the medium to long term for addressing food security and agricultural productivity challenges. Consumer preferences in urbanized areas and policy shifts in major rice-consuming countries will also play pivotal roles.
Top countries in Milled Rice Domestic Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 152,100 | 2023 | -1.87% | +1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 117,000 | 2023 | +2.17% | +3.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bangladesh | 37,700 | 2023 | +0.27% | +1.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 35,800 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 21,200 | 2023 | -0.93% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Philippines | 16,400 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 12,500 | 2023 | -1.57% | +1.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Myanmar | 10,250 | 2023 | +0.49% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 8,060 | 2023 | -1.71% | -0.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Nigeria | 7,700 | 2023 | +2.67% | +2.07% | View data |
