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View PricingExport of Paddy Rice From Brazil Surges to $315M Following Two Consecutive Months of Growth in 2023
Brazil Rice Paddy Exports
In 2023, the amount of paddy rice exported from Brazil reduced to 800K tons, shrinking by -14.9% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 610%. The exports peaked at 940K tons in 2022, and then declined in the following year.
In value terms, paddy rice exports totaled $315M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 527%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come. Rice Paddy Exports By Country (Million USD)">
COUNTRY | Export Value of Rice Paddy in Brazil (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Mexico | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23.5 | 8.4 | 154 | 120 |
Costa Rica | 7.1 | 8.4 | 5.3 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 16.2 | 4.2 | 28.8 | 27.5 | 50.3 | 89.8 |
Venezuela | 53.2 | 51.9 | 26.0 | 15.2 | N/A | 142 | 68.1 | 56.9 | 21.6 | 53.4 | 79.6 |
El Salvador | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.8 | N/A | 16.1 | 14.5 |
Guatemala | 2.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | N/A | 7.8 | N/A | 18.8 | 3.5 |
Nicaragua | 37.2 | 24.1 | 18.3 | 28.4 | 21.4 | 29.8 | 1.3 | 6.3 | 8.8 | N/A | 1.7 |
Honduras | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 | N/A | 17.8 | N/A |
Others | 0.7 | 12.1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 6.4 |
Total | 101 | 96.5 | 49.7 | 52.5 | 30.5 | 192 | 74.2 | 140 | 72.6 | 313 | 315 |
Exports by Country
Mexico (312K tons), Costa Rica (218K tons) and Venezuela (214K tons) were the main destinations of paddy rice exports from Brazil, together accounting for 93% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +164.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for paddy rice exported from Brazil were Mexico ($120M), Costa Rica ($90M) and Venezuela ($80M), together comprising 92% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +166.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the rice paddy price amounted to $394 per ton (FOB, Brazil), growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Costa Rica ($413 per ton) and Nicaragua ($391 per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($371 per ton) and Venezuela ($372 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to El Salvador (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paddy rice market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 27 - Rice, paddy
Country coverage:
- Brazil
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Type
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
- Exports and Growth, by Type
- Export Prices and Growth, by Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024