Top Rice Exporting Countries in 2020: Global Trade Dynamics and Key Statistics
The global rice trade is heavily influenced by a handful of countries, with India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, and the United States leading the way. In 2020, these countries collectively accounted for approximately 75% of the world's rice exports, with each playing a significant role based on their production capabilities and established export markets.
Top Rice Exporters of 2020
Listed below are the top rice exporting countries in 2020, ranked by their export volumes:
India - Approximately 11.9 million tons, contributing to 32.5% of the global rice exports. India is the world's largest producer and exporter of rice, with a substantial 7.1 billion USD worth of rice imports and exports in 2020. Thailand - Approximately 6.5 million tons, accounting for 19.2% of the global rice exports. Thailand is renowned for its high-quality jasmine rice and was the second-largest exporter in 2020, with exports valued at 4.2 billion USD. Vietnam - Approximately 6.3 million tons, representing 6.6% of global rice exports. Vietnam is a major player in the rice export market, particularly in Asia, and its exports were valued at 1.4 billion USD in 2020. Pakistan - Exported significant amounts of basmati and other rice varieties, totaling around 4.5 million tons, which is 5.6% of global rice exports. Pakistan's exports were valued at 1.2 billion USD in 2020. United States - Primary exporter of medium-grain rice, including California's Calrose rice, with exports of around 3.2 million tons, contributing 8.6% to the global rice trade. The value of U.S. rice exports was approximately 1.9 billion USD in 2020.Commodity Trading Marketplace for Buyers and Suppliers
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Data source: USDA, Worldstopexport
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