Broken rice imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of broken rice by the United States reached $50.7 million in 2024 (81.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.7M | 81.8K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 51.5K t |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 73.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 37.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 44.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 31.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 40.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 9.9K t |
Where the United States imports broken rice from
Thailand alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $29.7M | 59% |
| Mexico | $9.6M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $5.2M | 10% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $704K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $359K | 0.7% |
| Cambodia | $355K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $253K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $244K | 0.5% |
| France | $126K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Broken rice exports from the United States
Exports of broken rice by the United States reached $38.1 million in 2024 (83.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (36%), Senegal (20%), Japan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.7M | 36% |
| Senegal | $7.6M | 20% |
| Japan | $7.5M | 20% |
| Mexico | $4.3M | 11% |
| Bahamas | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $585K | 1.5% |
| Gambia | $416K | 1.1% |
| Bermuda | $351K | 0.9% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $227K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $177K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1006.40: Cereals: rice, broken.
Common questions
What is the value of broken rice imported by the United States?
The United States imported broken rice worth $50.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply broken rice to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of broken rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of broken rice to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $50.7 million in 2024, an increase of 579%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export broken rice?
Yes. The United States exported $38.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Senegal and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for broken rice?
The HS code for broken rice is subheading 1006.40. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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