India - Paddy Rice - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingIndia's Rice Paddy Shipments Surge to $156M in 2023
India Rice Paddy Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of paddy rice decreased by -3.4% to 445K tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 68%. The exports peaked at 691K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, paddy rice exports totaled $156M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $210M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
Rice Paddy Exports By Country (Million USD)">
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Rice Paddy in India (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Nepal | 32.7 | 42.2 | 44.8 | 22.0 | 37.0 | 55.9 | 61.2 | 97.9 | 161 | 116 | 120 |
| Philippines | 6.3 | 10.8 | 15.7 | 14.0 | 16.0 | 19.7 | 17.2 | 25.0 | 36.4 | 25.4 | 28.3 |
| Bangladesh | 0.8 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 10.9 | 10.2 | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Vietnam | 0.3 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Others | 42.7 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Total | 82.8 | 62.3 | 73.0 | 47.1 | 62.5 | 90.7 | 89.7 | 136 | 210 | 151 | 156 |
Exports by Country
Nepal (430K tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from India, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines (12K tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (3.2K tons), with a 0.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nepal totaled +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+16.9% per year) and Bangladesh (+25.4% per year).
In value terms, Nepal ($120M) remains the key foreign market for paddy rice exports from India, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($28M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 4.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nepal totaled +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+16.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+24.2% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the rice paddy price amounted to $350 per ton (FOB, India), growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $453 per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($2,375 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal amounted to $280 per ton.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nepal (+1.9%).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paddy rice market in India. 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:
- India
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in India
- 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 Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- 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
