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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Brown Rice
Analyze 8,262 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Brown Rice.
Brown Rice Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Brown Rice to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Brown Rice: Singapore (+287.5%), Japan (+211.4%), Spain (-79.1%).
Brown Rice Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Brown Rice transaction unit prices: Italy (5.07 USD / kg), South Africa (3.25 USD / kg), Mexico (2.52 USD / kg), South Korea (2.38 USD / kg), Japan (2.15 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
1,569 exporters and 1,790 importers are mapped for Brown Rice.
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Brown Rice Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,569 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Brown Rice. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Brown Rice Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-27
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Paraguay)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-26
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersGrocery StoresOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsRetailTrade
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetail
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
Brown Rice Global Exporter Coverage
1,569 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Brown Rice (HS Code 100620) in 2024
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Brown Rice Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Brown Rice Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,790 importer companies are mapped for Brown Rice demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Brown Rice Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Brown Rice.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Brown Rice (HS Code 100620) in 2024
For Brown Rice in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
Warm growing season; cultivated in irrigated lowland paddies and rainfed systems depending on region
Water availability and management are critical in many production systems; monsoon timing strongly affects South and Southeast Asian output
Main VarietiesIndica, Japonica, Aromatic rice types (e.g., Basmati, Jasmine)
Consumption Forms
Cooked whole grain (brown rice)
Further milling into white rice (destination processing)
Processed into rice flour or other rice-based foods (market-dependent)
Grading Factors
Moisture content and drying uniformity
Extraneous matter/foreign material
Kernel integrity (broken kernels)
Evidence of insect activity/contamination and off-odours
Planting to HarvestSingle-season annual crop; sowing/transplanting-to-harvest duration varies by variety, temperature, and water regime and can support multiple crops per year in some irrigated deltas.
Market
Brown rice is traded internationally primarily as husked rice (also called cargo rice), a form that retains the bran layer and can be consumed as-is or further milled into white rice depending on buyer requirements. Global supply is rooted in the same production geography as paddy rice—overwhelmingly concentrated in Asia—while husked-rice export flows (HS 100620) include notable suppliers in South Asia and the Americas. Import demand for husked rice is shaped by both consumer whole-grain segments and industrial/value-chain needs (e.g., importing for further milling and distribution), with the European Union and East Asia featuring prominently in recent UN Comtrade-based trade patterns. Compared with milled rice, brown rice is more vulnerable to quality deterioration during storage in hot/humid conditions, making moisture management and storage method central to trade logistics and risk management.
Major Producing Countries
ChinaAmong the largest paddy rice producers globally; brown rice availability follows national milling and distribution structure.
IndiaMajor paddy rice producer; multiple seasonal crops support large domestic availability and exportable surpluses in some years.
IndonesiaLarge producer with policy-sensitive trade balance; production largely oriented to domestic food security.
VietnamMajor producer with established export channels; multiple cropping seasons in key deltas.
ThailandMajor producer and exporter; trade positioning is sensitive to regional production shocks and policy signals.
PakistanMajor rice exporter; production and export performance can be affected by flooding and water variability.
Major Exporting Countries
PakistanTop exporter of husked (brown) rice by value in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2024).
United StatesMajor exporter of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2024).
UruguayMajor exporter of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2024).
IndiaMajor exporter of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2024); export policy can shift quickly in response to domestic price and food security conditions.
ParaguayMajor exporter of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2024).
Major Importing Countries
Top importer of husked (brown) rice by value in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2023); intra-EU logistics and re-exports can be significant.
United KingdomMajor importer of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2023).
South KoreaMajor importer of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2023).
BelgiumMajor importer of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2023); can function as an EU distribution node.
BrazilMajor importer of husked (brown) rice in UN Comtrade-based WITS data (HS 100620, 2023).
Supply Calendar
India:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Mar, AprFAO GIEWS reports the main Kharif paddy crop harvested by January and a secondary Rabi paddy harvest starting around March in 2026 seasonal context; timing varies by state and water availability.
Thailand:Nov, Dec, JanFAO GIEWS notes harvesting of the main paddy crop finalizing by end-January (2025/26 season context), implying late-year to January peak availability.
Viet Nam:Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, OctFAO GIEWS describes winter/spring paddy harvesting running from late March into mid-year and summer/autumn harvesting concluding around October (country-brief seasonal context).
United States:Aug, Sep, OctUSDA updates commonly track rice harvest progress beginning in August and accelerating through September (U.S. production context).
Kernel retains bran layer and germ (tan/brown appearance) because only the husk is removed
Higher susceptibility to oxidative rancidity than milled (white) rice due to retained bran lipids
Compositional Metrics
Codex STAN 198-1995 specifies moisture content max 15% m/m for rice (including husked/brown rice) for direct human consumption
IRRI Rice Knowledge Bank guidance commonly targets lower moisture for safer longer storage (e.g., around 14% or less depending on storage duration and conditions)
Grades
Codex STAN 198-1995 quality and safety factors for rice (incl. being free from abnormal flavours/odours and living insects/mites) are commonly referenced in buyer specifications
Buyer specifications commonly emphasize moisture, extraneous matter, kernel integrity (broken content), and pest contamination risk management
Packaging
Bag storage is common in many supply chains (e.g., 40–80 kg jute or woven plastic bags per IRRI postharvest guidance)
Bulk or hermetic storage/transport may be used to reduce moisture re-entry and pest pressure
ProcessingBrown rice (husked/cargo rice) is paddy rice with only the husk removed; it may be traded for direct consumption or as an intermediate for further milling into white rice (Codex STAN 198-1995 definitions)Storage and handling must manage moisture and pest risks; brown rice can have very short shelf life under tropical conditions (IRRI postharvest guidance)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Harvest (paddy) -> drying -> cleaning -> storage (often paddy preferred for longer storage) -> milling (dehusking to brown rice) -> grading -> bagging/bulk loading -> ocean freight -> import handling -> distribution to retail/foodservice or further milling
Demand Drivers
Staple-food demand and food security procurement in rice-consuming regions
Whole-grain/health-positioned consumer demand for brown rice in higher-income markets
Industrial/value-chain demand where husked rice is imported for downstream milling, blending, and distribution
Temperature
For brown rice, limiting exposure to hot/humid storage conditions is important to reduce quality deterioration; moisture management is often more critical than active refrigeration
Preventing rewetting after drying is a key storage objective in IRRI postharvest guidance
Atmosphere Control
Hermetic storage (airtight containers/bags) is used in some supply chains to stabilize moisture and suppress insect pests (IRRI postharvest guidance)
Shelf Life
IRRI postharvest guidance notes brown rice can have a very short shelf life under tropical conditions (approximately two weeks), elevating risks of rancidity and quality loss without robust storage controls
Risks
Trade Policy Shock HighRice trade is highly policy-sensitive; export bans/restrictions and permit requirements can be implemented rapidly and can directly cover husked (brown) rice flows. FAO policy tracking documents export restrictions by India (July 2023) and related restrictions affecting trade and re-export channels, illustrating how quickly regulatory actions can disrupt availability and pricing for rice commodities.Maintain multi-origin sourcing options, monitor exporter and transit-hub policy updates, and contract for flexible substitution across rice forms (paddy/husked/milled) where feasible.
Climate HighProduction risk is elevated in monsoon- and flood-exposed systems; FAO GIEWS country analysis reports severe flooding impacts on paddy production in Pakistan and seasonal dependence on adequate monsoon precipitation in India, underscoring vulnerability to extreme weather and water variability.Diversify origins across hemispheres and production systems (rainfed vs irrigated), and track in-season crop and water indicators from FAO GIEWS/remote sensing and major national agencies.
Food Safety MediumInorganic arsenic exposure from rice and rice-based products is a recognized food safety concern in risk assessments and regulatory discussions; changes in maximum levels and compliance expectations can affect market access and testing requirements.Implement supplier assurance programs with routine contaminant testing aligned to destination-market requirements and documented traceability to origin and lot.
Quality Deterioration MediumBrown rice retains bran and can deteriorate quickly in hot/humid conditions; IRRI postharvest guidance highlights very short shelf life under tropical conditions and emphasizes moisture control and protection from pests/rewetting as key storage requirements.Use moisture-spec contracts, rapid postharvest drying, and storage solutions that prevent moisture re-entry (including hermetic systems where appropriate).
Sustainability
Methane emissions and water intensity associated with continuously flooded paddy rice systems; alternate wetting and drying (AWD) is promoted as a water-saving practice that can also reduce methane emissions (FAO/IRRI)
Climate-driven yield volatility (drought, flooding, heat stress) in key rice-growing basins and monsoon-dependent systems
Labor & Social
Smallholder livelihood exposure to rice price volatility and policy-driven market interventions in major producing countries
Food security sensitivity: rice is politically sensitive in many countries, increasing the likelihood of abrupt policy responses that can transmit shocks along supply chains
FAQ
Which countries are major global exporters of husked (brown) rice in recent trade data?UN Comtrade-based WITS data for HS 100620 (husked/brown rice) lists Pakistan, the United States, Uruguay, India, and Paraguay among the top exporters (2024).
Why can brown rice be harder to store than white rice in hot and humid conditions?Brown rice retains the bran layer, which increases susceptibility to quality deterioration; IRRI postharvest guidance notes brown rice can have a very short shelf life under tropical conditions and emphasizes moisture and pest control to prevent losses.
What is the main trade and quality standard reference that defines husked (brown) rice?Codex STAN 198-1995 (Codex Standard for Rice) defines husked rice as brown/cargo rice (paddy rice with only the husk removed) and sets baseline quality factors such as a maximum moisture content of 15% m/m.
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