Brown rice exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of brown rice by the United States reached $230.2 million in 2024 (244.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. Value rose 87% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230.2M | 244.6K t |
| 2023 | $123.4M | 125.1K t |
| 2022 | $158.6M | 170.4K t |
| 2021 | $199.9M | 228.4K t |
| 2020 | $189.4M | 253.6K t |
| 2019 | $186.5M | 245.9K t |
| 2018 | $112.1M | 143.9K t |
| 2017 | $137.6M | 234.8K t |
Where the United States exports brown rice to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $160.1M | 70% |
| Canada | $25.5M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $23.6M | 10% |
| Mexico | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 1.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Jamaica | $964K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $945K | 0.4% |
| Cambodia | $847K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.69. 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.
Brown rice imports to the United States
Imports of brown rice by the United States reached $39.2 million in 2024 (30.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Pakistan (32%), Thailand (24%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $12.4M | 32% |
| Thailand | $9.3M | 24% |
| India | $7.6M | 20% |
| Argentina | $2.2M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $941K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $612K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $553K | 1.4% |
| Cambodia | $410K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1006.20: Cereals: husked (brown) rice.
Common questions
What is the value of brown rice exported by the United States?
The United States exported brown rice worth $230.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries buy brown rice from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($160.1 million), followed by Canada (11%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average export price of brown rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.69 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 exports of brown rice from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $137.6 million in 2017 to $230.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import brown rice?
Yes. The United States imported $39.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Thailand and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $191.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for brown rice?
The HS code for brown rice is subheading 1006.20. 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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