Milled rice exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported milled rice worth $1.40 billion (1.57 million tonnes). It ranks 5th of 166 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $1.40B | 1.57M t |
| 2023 | $1.39B | 1.34M t |
| 2022 | $1.29B | 1.37M t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 1.54M t |
| 2020 | $1.17B | 1.51M t |
| 2019 | $1.21B | 1.72M t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 1.60M t |
| 2017 | $1.15B | 1.92M t |
Where the United States exports milled rice to
Most of it went to Japan (23%), Haiti (19%), Canada (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $317.0M | 23% |
| Haiti | $267.6M | 19% |
| Canada | $136.3M | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $129.1M | 9.2% |
| Iraq | $85.5M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $77.0M | 5.5% |
| Jordan | $59.4M | 4.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $52.1M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $48.1M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $28.3M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
Milled rice imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported milled rice worth $1.49 billion (1.34 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Thailand alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $830.1M | 56% |
| India | $395.3M | 27% |
| China | $53.6M | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $41.3M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $37.4M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $26.1M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $19.9M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $17.2M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $15.7M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $11.1M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice exported by the United States?
The United States exported milled rice worth $1.40 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.57 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 166 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy milled rice from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($317.0 million), followed by Haiti (19%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 161 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.71 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 milled rice from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.15 billion in 2017 to $1.40 billion in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import milled rice?
Yes. The United States imported $1.49 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, India and China. That compares with exports of $1.40 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. 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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