Medium Grain Brown Rice Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Brown Rice
HS Code
100620
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Medium Grain Brown Rice market coverage spans 128 countries.
- 79 exporter companies and 61 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 86 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-19.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Medium Grain Brown Rice
Analyze 86 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Medium Grain Brown Rice.
Medium Grain Brown Rice Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Medium Grain Brown Rice: United States (-28.6%), Argentina (-19.4%), Vietnam (-12.0%).
Medium Grain Brown Rice Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Medium Grain Brown Rice transaction unit prices: Cambodia (1.00 USD / kg), India (0.82 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -4.4% | 51 | 0.73 USD / kg (14,730 kg) | - (-) | 0.65 USD / kg (558,362 kg) | 1.08 USD / kg (1,682 kg) | 0.83 USD / kg (9,429.84 kg) | 0.82 USD / kg (13,847.6 kg) | ||||||
| Cambodia | -1.1% | 18 | 1.02 USD / kg (25,000 kg) | 0.97 USD / kg (50,000 kg) | 0.95 USD / kg (50,000 kg) | - (-) | 0.97 USD / kg (50,000 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (50,000 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | -19.4% | 5 | 0.80 USD / kg (100,960 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (70,780 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.92 USD / kg (40,600 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 2 | - (-) | 1.25 USD / kg (20,300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.13 USD / kg (40,600 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -12.0% | 4 | 0.66 USD / kg (-) | 0.73 USD / kg (63,971.199 kg) | - (-) | 0.47 USD / kg (24,600 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -28.6% | 6 | 1.04 USD / kg (20,979 kg) | 1.12 USD / kg (7,325.64 kg) | 1.08 USD / kg (10,886.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Medium Grain Brown Rice Global Supply Chain Coverage
140 companies
79 exporters and 61 importers are mapped for Medium Grain Brown Rice.
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Medium Grain Brown Rice Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
79 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Medium Grain Brown Rice. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Medium Grain Brown Rice Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Brown Rice, Milled Rice, Medium Grain Brown Rice +1
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-18
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Glutinous Rice Grain, Brown Rice, Medium Grain Brown Rice
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan, Ukraine
Supplying Products: Brown Rice, Milled Rice, Medium Grain Brown Rice +1
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Fresh Carrot, Brown Rice, Medium Grain Brown Rice
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Brown Rice, Milled Rice, Medium Grain Brown Rice
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye, Ukraine
Supplying Products: Milled Rice, Brown Rice, Broken Rice +1
Medium Grain Brown Rice Global Exporter Coverage
79 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Medium Grain Brown Rice (HS Code 100620) in 2024
For Medium Grain Brown Rice in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 432,661,000 kg | 377,218,814.584 USD |
| 2 | United States | 253,508,410 kg | 218,223,542 USD |
| 3 | India | 416,634,028.998 kg | 178,613,973.276 USD |
| 4 | Paraguay | 268,726,900 kg | 140,537,733.6 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 64,133,631 kg | 82,032,129.377 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 36,030,569.341 kg | 69,522,599.049 USD |
| 7 | Myanmar [Burma] | 113,849,220 kg | 67,389,843.279 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 80,354,095 kg | 64,615,894.85 USD |
| 9 | Argentina | 71,278,056 kg | 46,321,053.71 USD |
| 10 | Australia | 44,668,810 kg | 34,141,351.173 USD |
Medium Grain Brown Rice Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Medium Grain Brown Rice Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
61 importer companies are mapped for Medium Grain Brown Rice demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Medium Grain Brown Rice Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-18
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: China, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, United States, United Arab Emirates, Ivory Coast, Taiwan, Togo
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: United States, Canada
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-14
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia
Global Importer Coverage
61 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Medium Grain Brown Rice.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Medium Grain Brown Rice (HS Code 100620) in 2024
For Medium Grain Brown Rice in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 375,661,402.959 kg | 338,330,028 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 333,569,001 kg | 334,907,113.514 USD |
| 3 | Brazil | 315,190,848 kg | 179,388,694 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 178,248,012.65 kg | 155,348,059.087 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 145,271,835.437 kg | 150,648,964.976 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 189,861,815.968 kg | 144,573,280.296 USD |
| 7 | Portugal | 124,385,358.253 kg | 91,894,789.448 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 80,132,463 kg | 83,546,364.065 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 46,583,883.213 kg | 59,422,141.734 USD |
| 10 | United States | 33,564,279 kg | 47,563,341 USD |
Medium Grain Brown Rice Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Medium Grain Brown Rice
Medium Grain Brown Rice Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Medium Grain Brown Rice wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Medium Grain Brown Rice wholesale unit prices: Vietnam (0.34 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.30 USD / kg | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.34 USD / kg |
Medium Grain Brown Rice Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.30 USD / kg | 0.34 USD / kg | - |
Latest Medium Grain Brown Rice Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Gạo **** ***** *** *** *** **** **** ** * ****** | 0.32 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | Gạo **** ***** *** *** *** **** **** ** * ***** **** ***** | 0.34 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (Husked/Brown)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCereal grain (rice)
Scientific NameOryza sativa L.
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Often cultivated in bunded lowland fields with standing water for much of the season (paddy cultivation), including irrigated and rainfed lowland systems.
- High irrigation-water dependence in many producing regions; water scarcity can be a binding constraint in irrigated systems.
Main VarietiesJaponica (typically short- to medium-grain types), Indica (typically long-grain types)
Consumption Forms
- Cooked as whole grain (brown rice)
- Further milled to white rice
- Milled into rice flour or used in rice-based foods
Grading Factors
- Moisture content (e.g., Codex maximum level for rice)
- Broken kernels and milling quality outcomes
- Extraneous matter (foreign seeds, husk/bran fragments, and filth limits per Codex)
- Kernel size/shape (medium-grain specification in buyer requirements)
- Color, odor, and freedom from living insects/mites
Planting to HarvestTypically harvested roughly 110–136 days after sowing depending on maturity class (early vs medium vs late-maturing varieties).
Market
Medium-grain brown rice is traded as husked (brown/cargo) rice, retaining bran and germ, and is covered under Codex’s Standard for Rice. Global rice production is concentrated in Asia, while the United States’ medium- and short-grain production is concentrated in California’s Sacramento Valley. In HS 100620 (husked/brown rice) trade data, major importing markets include the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Korea, while major exporting countries include Pakistan, Uruguay, Paraguay, the United States, and China (HS 100620 does not distinguish grain length). Market dynamics and risk are strongly influenced by broader rice trade policy shocks (including export restrictions by major exporters) and by food-safety scrutiny around contaminants such as inorganic arsenic in rice products.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaAmong the largest rice producers globally (FAOSTAT).
- ChinaAmong the largest rice producers globally (FAOSTAT).
- BangladeshAmong the largest rice producers globally (FAOSTAT).
- IndonesiaAmong the largest rice producers globally (FAOSTAT).
- VietnamMajor rice producer and exporter in global trade (FAOSTAT/USDA ERS).
Major Exporting Countries
- PakistanTop exporter by value in HS 100620 (husked/brown rice) in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); HS 100620 does not segment medium vs long grain.
- UruguayTop exporter by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); HS 100620 does not segment medium vs long grain.
- ParaguayTop exporter by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); HS 100620 does not segment medium vs long grain.
- United StatesTop exporter by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); U.S. medium- and short-grain production is concentrated in California (USDA ERS).
- ChinaTop exporter by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
- Largest importer by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United KingdomMajor importer by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- South KoreaMajor importer by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- BelgiumMajor importer by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- BrazilMajor importer by value in HS 100620 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Supply Calendar
- United States (California):Sep, OctCalifornia harvest is typically September–October; California produces almost exclusively medium- and short-grain rice (USDA ERS; California Rice Commission).
- Australia (southern NSW irrigated rice region):Apr, MayIn the Riverina irrigated rice region, rice is typically harvested from April to May (peer-reviewed remote sensing/phenology study, 2022–2025 seasons).
- Mediterranean (MED-Amin area):Sep, Oct, NovMED-Amin reporting indicates rice harvest in the Mediterranean region is usually Sep–Nov, with Egypt’s main harvest in October.
Specification
Major VarietiesCalrose-type (temperate japonica, medium-grain), Arborio (japonica, medium-grain), Carnaroli (japonica, medium-grain), Baldo (japonica-type; commonly used for risotto in Italy), Roma (japonica-type; commonly used for risotto in Italy)
Physical Attributes
- Husked (brown/cargo) rice retains bran and germ, giving a tan/brown appearance and firmer texture than fully milled (white) rice.
- Medium-grain kernels are associated with japonica-type rices used in table rice and risotto-style applications.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content: 15% m/m maximum (Codex Standard for Rice).
- Codex sets limits for extraneous matter (including filth and other organic extraneous matter) that differ by rice presentation (husked vs milled; parboiled vs non-parboiled).
Grades
- Codex Standard for Rice (CXS 198-1995) provides quality and compositional requirements for husked (brown) rice in trade.
Packaging
- Common retail packs (e.g., 1–5 kg) and bulk trade sacks (e.g., 25–50 kg) are widely used, depending on market channel.
ProcessingHusked (brown) rice is paddy rice from which only the husk has been removed; some bran loss may occur during husking/handling (Codex definition).Husked rice can be further milled to remove bran/germ to produce white rice; supply chains may ship husked rice for destination milling/packing depending on economics and buyer specs.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest paddy rice → threshing → drying → storage → hulling (to brown rice) → cleaning/sorting → bagging → containerized/bulk shipment → import distribution/packing (and sometimes further milling).
Demand Drivers
- Whole-grain positioning in consumer markets (brown rice sold as husked rice rather than fully milled).
- Culinary demand for medium-grain textures in certain applications (e.g., sticky/cohesive table rice and risotto-style dishes).
Temperature
- Quality preservation is primarily moisture- and pest-control driven: keeping rice dry within buyer/spec limits (e.g., Codex moisture maximum) and preventing infestation during storage and transit.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally long under dry, pest-controlled storage; quality risk increases with moisture ingress, infestation, and oxidation during extended storage.
Risks
Trade Policy And Export Restrictions HighRice trade is highly sensitive to exporter policy shocks; export restrictions by major exporters can rapidly tighten global availability and elevate prices across rice categories, indirectly affecting husked (brown) rice supply and procurement costs.Diversify origins and specifications where feasible (including acceptable substitutions by HS category/quality class), maintain policy-monitoring triggers, and structure contracts with contingency clauses for export-restriction events.
Climate And Water HighIrrigated rice systems face exposure to drought, water allocation limits, and heat stress; these constraints can reduce planted area or yields and create export volatility in water-stressed regions.Monitor basin-level water policy and seasonal outlooks in key origins; prioritize suppliers with resilient irrigation access and verified water-management practices.
Food Safety MediumRice and rice-based products are key contributors to dietary exposure to inorganic arsenic, and brown (husked) rice can face elevated scrutiny because the bran layer is retained.Use origin- and lot-based contaminant testing aligned to destination regulations; implement supplier specifications for inorganic arsenic where required for sensitive consumer segments.
Sustainability Compliance MediumMethane-emissions intensity and water stewardship are increasingly material ESG topics for rice; buyers may face tightening reporting or procurement requirements affecting supplier eligibility.Engage suppliers participating in recognized sustainable rice initiatives and document water- and methane-reduction practices for customer/regulatory reporting.
Sustainability
- Water intensity and water scarcity exposure in irrigated lowland rice systems (significant irrigation demand; vulnerability to drought and allocation limits).
- Methane emissions from flooded paddy rice cultivation, a material contributor to anthropogenic methane.
- Climate variability (heat stress, drought, flood) affecting yields and exportable surplus in key producing regions.
FAQ
What does “brown rice” mean in international standards and trade?In Codex terminology, brown rice is “husked rice” (also called brown or cargo rice): paddy rice with only the husk removed, while the bran and germ are largely retained. The same rice can be further milled to remove bran layers to become white (milled) rice.
Why is it difficult to isolate global trade statistics specifically for “medium-grain” brown rice?Most widely used customs trade datasets group brown rice at HS 100620 (“husked (brown) rice”) without identifying grain length (medium vs long) at the HS-6 level. As a result, country-level HS 100620 flows reflect a mix of grain types and specifications rather than a medium-grain-only category.
What is the single most critical global risk to brown rice supply and pricing?Export policy shocks in the broader rice market—especially export restrictions by major exporters—can rapidly tighten global availability and raise prices across rice categories, indirectly affecting procurement and availability of husked (brown) rice in importing markets.
Sources
Medium Grain Brown Rice Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
China
Indonesia
Uruguay
Paraguay
United States
India
New Zealand
Italy
United Kingdom
Netherlands
All country market pages: South Korea, Thailand, Belgium, Myanmar [Burma], Brazil, Spain, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Portugal, Japan, France, Germany, Greece, Cambodia, Niger, Canada, Tanzania, Czechia, Poland, Mongolia, Romania, Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Ivory Coast, Denmark, Singapore, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Macedonia, Jamaica, Austria, Ireland, Hong Kong, Turkiye, Australia, Lithuania, Finland, Slovakia, Laos, Malaysia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Serbia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Israel, Jordan, Norway, Dominican Republic, Uganda, Latvia, Swaziland, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Croatia, Iran, Iceland, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Senegal, Somalia, El Salvador, Togo, Ukraine, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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