In the 2022/2023 crop year, China produced about 146 million metric tons of milled rice, a higher volume than any other country. India came in second place with over 135 million metric tons of milled rice in that crop year.
Milled rice
After the rice is grown and harvested from rice paddies, it undergoes a process to prepare it for human consumption, known as milling. Milling removes the rice husk and bran layers, and the end product is the rice that can be found in your local grocery store or supermarket. The estimated total volume of milled rice produced worldwide reached over 502 million metric tons in the 2022/2023 crop year.
Rice consumption worldwide
The top rice consuming countries are China, India, and Bangladesh in that order. In 2022/2023, China’s rice consumption amounted to over 154 million metric tons. The per capita consumption of rice worldwide has remained remarkably stable since the year 2000, and amounted to about 53.9 kilograms per year in 2018/2019.
FAQs
Top countries based on production of milled rice 2022/23
Who is the largest exporter of rice in 2023? ›
India had the highest export volume of rice worldwide, at 16.5 million metric tons as of 2023/2024. Thailand was the second largest rice exporter, with about 8.2 million metric tons of rice worldwide in that year.
Who is the largest exporter of rice in the world? ›
India stands as the largest exporter of rice in the world. Renowned for its diverse varieties, including the aromatic Basmati rice, India's prominence in the rice export market remains unparalleled.
Where is 90% of the world's rice grown? ›
Over 90 percent of the world's rice is produced and consumed in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Where does the US get most of its rice? ›
Most U.S. rice imports are specific aromatic varieties from Asia, with jasmine from Thailand and basmati from India and Pakistan. Since 2011, South American exporters have shipped 15,000–40,000 tons of non-aromatic, long-grain milled rice to the United States annually, mostly due to competitive prices.
Why did India ban rice exports? ›
India's reasons were domestic — rising food prices, high inflation and fear of rice shortage due to El Nino disruptions as the country heads into a festive season and elections — but the bans' impact is now being felt globally, with prices shooting up.
Who imports rice to USA? ›
Trade Balance
In 2022, United States imported $1.22B in Rice, mainly from Thailand ($652M), India ($309M), Pakistan ($40.5M), China ($35.7M), and Canada ($26.8M).
Who buys the most rice in the world? ›
Rice is found in many different cultures and cuisines, but China is the clear leader in consumption, followed by India and Bangladesh. Global rice consumption has grown and reached a peak of over 520.4 million metric tons in 2022/23.
Which country has the best quality rice in the world? ›
Basmati, a staple food item by many in India has earned the title of 'Best rice in World' by Taste Atlas, a popular food guide for the year 2023-24. Recently, the food guide also placed India at the 11th position on the esteemed '100 Best Cuisines in the World list.
Which country eats the most rice? ›
Rice is one of the most widely consumed grains in the world. As the most populous country in the world, China also consumes more rice than any other country, with about 150 million metric tons consumed in 2023/2024.
Crowley is noted for its annual International Rice Festival. Crowley has the nickname of "Rice Capital of the World", because at one time it was a major center for rice harvesting and milling. Today, Crowley still has a number of rice mills and rice is the main crop of many local farmers.
Which country is the largest producer of rice in 2024? ›
China with the annual production of 147.691 million tonnes rice, holds the title of largest rice producer in the world, followed by India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Who is the world's top rice importer in 2024? ›
In a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Philippines is anticipated to maintain its position as the world's leading rice importer for the year 2024.
Does India produce more rice than China? ›
Out of this 45.9 million tonnes, India accounted for 15.5 million tonnes, Thailand 6.5 million tonnes and Vietnam 6.3 million tonnes. Does any country produce more rice than China? No, but India is not very far behind.
Which country is the largest producer of wheat in the world in 2023? ›
Global leading wheat producers 2023/2024
In the marketing year 2023/2024, China was the leading wheat producing country with production volume of over 136.6 million metric tons.
Which country is the richest in rice? ›
1. China. The world's most populous country, China is projected to produce 147 million tonnes of rice in 2022-23, but also import an additional 5 million tonnes for its 1.41 billion people. Exports are seen at 2.2 million tonnes.
