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Rice Bran Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Raw Materials
HS Code
230240
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Rice Bran market coverage spans 127 countries.
  • 515 exporter companies and 610 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 6,125 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Rice Bran

Analyze 6,125 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Rice Bran.

Rice Bran Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Rice Bran to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Rice Bran: China (+373.2%), Bangladesh (+291.0%), Thailand (+136.8%).

Rice Bran Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Rice Bran country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Rice Bran transaction unit prices: China (13.50 USD / kg), Costa Rica (0.36 USD / kg), Chile (0.36 USD / kg), Nepal (0.31 USD / kg), Vietnam (0.31 USD / kg), 10 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
China+373.2%1956.00 USD / kg (30 kg)202.50 USD / kg (149 kg)34.65 USD / kg (37,431 kg)141.04 USD / kg (14,601 kg)- (-)13.50 USD / kg (2,000 kg)
Malawi+35.5%1,3450.06 USD / kg (1,556,500 kg)0.06 USD / kg (2,778,400 kg)0.06 USD / kg (2,556,900 kg)0.06 USD / kg (3,000,000 kg)0.06 USD / kg (5,171,850 kg)0.06 USD / kg (4,637,500 kg)
Costa Rica+46.5%350.31 USD / kg (103,500 kg)0.29 USD / kg (124,200 kg)- (-)- (-)0.36 USD / kg (62,100 kg)0.36 USD / kg (82,800 kg)
Thailand+136.8%3- (-)2.90 USD / kg (25,102 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Vietnam-0.5%1,9790.32 USD / kg (68,235,794 kg)0.32 USD / kg (45,251,200 kg)0.33 USD / kg (117,322,499 kg)0.33 USD / kg (110,767,966 kg)0.31 USD / kg (149,560,510 kg)0.31 USD / kg (140,061,916 kg)
Uganda+3.3%1,2110.07 USD / kg (42,700 kg)0.09 USD / kg (9,000 kg)0.06 USD / kg (1,203,800 kg)0.07 USD / kg (1,795,000 kg)0.07 USD / kg (3,515,500 kg)0.08 USD / kg (3,843,000 kg)
India+32.1%6980.61 USD / kg (457,655.002 kg)0.47 USD / kg (196,285 kg)0.97 USD / kg (2,244 kg)0.34 USD / kg (515,705 kg)0.58 USD / kg (1,057,220 kg)0.16 USD / kg (17,663,356.862 kg)
Nepal+8.0%1090.35 USD / kg (79,000 kg)0.33 USD / kg (58,930 kg)0.29 USD / kg (370,645 kg)0.34 USD / kg (779,470 kg)0.33 USD / kg (680,450 kg)0.31 USD / kg (274,335 kg)
Sri Lanka+6.8%880.15 USD / kg (301,200 kg)0.16 USD / kg (669,970 kg)0.17 USD / kg (1,279,080 kg)0.17 USD / kg (3,295,620 kg)0.17 USD / kg (4,366,830 kg)0.17 USD / kg (4,309,700 kg)
Tanzania+20.7%660.48 USD / kg (1,425,408.88 kg)0.21 USD / kg (463,527 kg)0.22 USD / kg (169,000 kg)0.22 USD / kg (433,800 kg)0.20 USD / kg (540,000 kg)0.21 USD / kg (648,000 kg)
Rice Bran Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,125 companies
515 exporters and 610 importers are mapped for Rice Bran.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Rice Bran, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Rice Bran Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

515 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Rice Bran. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Rice Bran Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 515 total exporter companies in the Rice Bran supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersAnimal ProductionFood ManufacturingFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
(Honduras)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Rice Bran Global Exporter Coverage
515 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Rice Bran supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Rice Bran (HS Code 230240) in 2024

For Rice Bran in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Belgium108,949,513.97 kg37,504,649.799 USDView →
2United States180,466,000 kg36,027,195 USDView →
3Germany119,059,930 kg32,576,785.703 USDView →
4Italy30,967,847 kg10,309,683.623 USDView →
5Pakistan5,958,939 kg7,566,305.369 USDView →
6Poland23,840,416.256 kg5,549,395 USDView →
7Sweden409,426.188 kg5,103,127.366 USDView →
8Canada25,105,184 kg4,615,705.877 USDView →
9Australia13,173,990 kg3,458,853.196 USDView →
10Luxembourg7,653,298.5 kg3,417,392.737 USDView →

Rice Bran Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Rice Bran Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

610 importer companies are mapped for Rice Bran demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Rice Bran Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalShipping And Water TransportLand TransportBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
610 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Rice Bran.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Rice Bran (HS Code 230240) in 2024

For Rice Bran in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Turkiye111,766,493 kg23,290,739 USDView →
2Luxembourg59,353,487.03 kg22,756,433.513 USDView →
3Germany89,223,645.543 kg12,803,583.452 USDView →
4Belgium30,973,728.574 kg12,260,685.745 USDView →
5India40,470,137 kg7,905,888.62 USDView →
6Canada26,911,976.724 kg7,900,898.75 USDView →
7United States25,764,000 kg7,067,611 USDView →
8Italy16,064,758 kg5,678,119.186 USDView →
9Denmark21,294,708 kg4,846,812.644 USDView →
10South Korea16,591,774.641 kg4,605,734 USDView →

Rice Bran Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Rice Bran

Rice Bran Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Rice Bran wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Rice Bran wholesale unit prices: Vietnam (0.26 USD / kg), Thailand (0.19 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Thailand0.18 USD / kg0.20 USD / kg0.21 USD / kg0.18 USD / kg0.19 USD / kg0.19 USD / kg
Vietnam-0.29 USD / kg0.28 USD / kg0.25 USD / kg0.24 USD / kg0.26 USD / kg

Rice Bran Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Rice Bran wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Thailand0.21 USD / kg0.06 USD / kg0.37 USD / kg-11.7%View →
2Vietnam0.26 USD / kg0.21 USD / kg0.32 USD / kg+6.9%View →

Latest Rice Bran Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Rice Bran wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-03-01ราค*********** ************************** ****** *** * 31.92 USD / kg
2026-03-01ราค*********** ************************** ****** **** * 34.86 USD / kg
2026-03-01ราค*********** ************************** ****** **** * 26.31 USD / kg
2026-03-01ราค*********** ************************** *********** * 6.70 USD / kg
2026-02-01Phụ **** **** **** * ***** *** ***0.31 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeByproduct
Product FormDry
Industry PositionRice Milling Byproduct

Market

Rice bran is the outer layer removed during rice milling and is traded globally mainly as a feed ingredient and as the principal feedstock for rice bran oil extraction, with smaller volumes handled as stabilized food/functional-ingredient material. Global availability is structurally concentrated in Asia because it follows rice production and milling capacity, with large supply bases in major rice-producing countries. Trade feasibility is heavily influenced by post-milling quality management because unstabilized bran can deteriorate quickly, which limits long-distance movement unless stabilized, dried, or promptly processed. Market dynamics are closely linked to rice milling throughput, competing demand from livestock and aquaculture feed, and the broader vegetable-oil complex (through rice bran oil economics).
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaLarge rice producer and major milling base; rice bran availability closely tracks domestic milling volumes.
  • IndiaLarge rice producer and major milling base; significant downstream use for oil extraction and feed.
  • IndonesiaLarge rice producer; bran supply primarily tied to domestic rice milling.
  • BangladeshLarge rice producer; bran supply largely domestically utilized where milling is decentralized.
  • VietnamMajor rice producer/exporter; bran availability tied to export-oriented milling.
  • ThailandMajor rice producer/exporter; organized milling sector supports bran collection for feed and processing.
  • PakistanNotable rice producer/exporter; bran availability linked to milling for export markets.
  • Myanmar [Burma]Significant rice producer; bran supply depends on milling infrastructure and domestic feed demand.

Specification

Major VarietiesRaw (unstabilized) rice bran, Stabilized rice bran (food/feed grade, enzyme-inactivated), Defatted rice bran / rice bran meal (post-oil extraction)
Physical Attributes
  • Fine brown to tan particulate material generated during rice polishing/milling
  • High natural oil content relative to many cereal brans, contributing to handling and stability considerations
Compositional Metrics
  • Free fatty acid (FFA) level is a key commercial indicator, especially for oil-extraction suitability and quality deterioration monitoring
  • Moisture level is routinely specified due to spoilage, mold, and storage stability implications
  • Crude fiber, protein, and ash are commonly specified for feed formulation and pricing
Grades
  • Feed grade (bulk, nutrition-spec focused)
  • Oil-mill / extraction grade (FFA/moisture limits prioritized)
  • Food/functional ingredient grade (stabilized; tighter contaminant and sensory requirements)
Packaging
  • Bulk truck/containers for nearby mills and feed users where permitted
  • Woven polypropylene bags or big bags (FIBC) for domestic and export distribution
  • Lined packaging for stabilized, higher-spec material to manage moisture/odor pickup
ProcessingOften requires rapid stabilization (heat/enzymatic inactivation) or prompt oil extraction to prevent rapid rancidity driven by endogenous lipase activityCan be mechanically or solvent-extracted to produce rice bran oil; remaining meal is marketed for feed applications

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Paddy harvesting -> drying -> rice milling/polishing -> bran separation -> (rapid stabilization or immediate processing) -> storage/transport -> feed use or oil extraction -> (optional) oil refining and meal distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Livestock and aquaculture feed demand for energy/protein/fiber components, especially where rice milling is proximate
  • Rice bran oil production economics and capacity utilization at extraction facilities
  • Growth of stabilized rice bran as a food/functional ingredient where regulatory and quality systems support it
Temperature
  • Unstabilized bran is typically managed to minimize heat buildup and time-to-processing to slow quality deterioration
  • Stabilization and effective drying are key controls to improve storage stability during distribution
Shelf Life
  • Unstabilized rice bran can degrade quickly after milling unless stabilized, dried, or promptly processed, which constrains exportability and long-haul logistics
  • Stabilized rice bran has materially improved storage stability relative to unstabilized bran when kept dry and protected from contamination

Risks

Quality Deterioration HighRice bran can deteriorate rapidly after milling due to endogenous enzyme activity that accelerates rancidity (rising FFA), undermining suitability for food use and reducing yield/value for oil extraction; this can trigger buyer rejection and sharply limit long-distance trade unless stabilization or immediate processing is in place.Implement rapid post-milling stabilization or immediate extraction, control moisture, shorten storage time, and monitor FFA/moisture as release criteria.
Food Safety MediumPoor drying and storage in humid conditions can increase mold risk and potential mycotoxin concerns for feed and food channels, while contaminant and residue controls become stricter for higher-spec uses.Use controlled drying, hygienic storage, and routine testing aligned to destination market requirements for the intended use (feed vs food/ingredient).
Regulatory Compliance MediumWhere solvent extraction is used for rice bran oil, regulatory expectations around residual solvents, worker safety, and environmental controls can affect plant approvals and market access for downstream edible-oil channels.Adopt GMP/HACCP-style controls, validate solvent management, and maintain documentation suitable for audits and customer specifications.
Price Volatility MediumRice bran values can be volatile because supply follows rice milling throughput while demand competes across feed and oil extraction uses; shifts in vegetable oil markets or feed ingredient substitution can quickly reprice bran and defatted meal.Diversify end-use outlets (feed and processing), use specification-based contracts, and align procurement with milling seasonality and processing capacity.
Sustainability
  • Circular economy value creation by upgrading a major cereal-milling byproduct into feed, edible oil, and functional ingredient streams
  • Environmental and safety management for solvent extraction (where used) and associated emissions/waste controls
  • Upstream rice cultivation footprint considerations (water management and methane emissions) can influence downstream sustainability narratives for rice-derived products
Labor & Social
  • Occupational health and safety risks in milling and extraction operations (dust exposure, heat, machinery hazards; solvent handling where applicable)
  • Supply-chain fragmentation in some producing regions can complicate consistent quality assurance and traceability

FAQ

Why is rice bran often stabilized before storage or export?Because unstabilized rice bran can deteriorate quickly after milling due to enzyme-driven rancidity, which raises free fatty acids and can make the product unacceptable for higher-value uses. Stabilization or prompt processing improves storage stability and makes longer-distance logistics more feasible.
What are the main global uses of rice bran?The main uses are as a livestock and aquaculture feed ingredient, as the primary feedstock for rice bran oil extraction, and (when stabilized and quality-controlled) as a food/functional ingredient material.
Why is global rice bran supply concentrated in Asia?Rice bran supply is a direct byproduct of rice milling, so availability is concentrated where rice production and milling capacity are largest—predominantly in South, Southeast, and East Asia.

Rice Bran Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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