Paddy rice exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported paddy rice worth $857.2 million (1.80 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $857.2M | 1.80M t |
| 2023 | $536.1M | 1.19M t |
| 2022 | $380.9M | 855.7K t |
| 2021 | $544.6M | 1.53M t |
| 2020 | $520.0M | 1.38M t |
| 2019 | $496.8M | 1.57M t |
| 2018 | $443.8M | 1.35M t |
| 2017 | $459.0M | 1.58M t |
Where the United States exports paddy rice to
Most of it went to Mexico (40%), Honduras (12%), Nicaragua (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $339.1M | 40% |
| Honduras | $99.7M | 12% |
| Nicaragua | $89.1M | 10% |
| Venezuela | $81.2M | 9.5% |
| Colombia | $75.0M | 8.8% |
| Guatemala | $59.5M | 7% |
| Panama | $52.3M | 6.1% |
| El Salvador | $33.9M | 4% |
| Turkey | $14.9M | 1.7% |
| Costa Rica | $6.8M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.37. 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.
Paddy rice imports to the United States
The United States imported $230 thousand of paddy rice in 2024 (177 tonnes). Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (34%), Canada (21%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $79K | 34% |
| Canada | $48K | 21% |
| Indonesia | $39K | 17% |
| North Macedonia | $20K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $14K | 6.2% |
| India | $11K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $5K | 2.2% |
| Ecuador | $5K | 2% |
| Japan | $4K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $3K | 1.4% |
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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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 1006.10: Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough).
Common questions
What is the value of paddy rice exported by the United States?
The United States exported paddy rice worth $857.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.80 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 127 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries buy paddy rice from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($339.1 million), followed by Honduras (12%) and Nicaragua (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Venezuela grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average export price of paddy rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.37 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 paddy rice from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $459.0 million in 2017 to $857.2 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import paddy rice?
Yes. The United States imported $230 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sri Lanka, Canada and Indonesia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $856.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paddy rice?
The HS code for paddy rice is subheading 1006.10. 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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