Brazil Rice Market Analysis
The Brazil Rice Market size is estimated at USD 1.30 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.52 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Rice is grown as a major staple crop in Brazil. The crop is cultivated in the wet soils common in the lowlands of the region. The country is continuously increasing its rice production by adopting irrigated ecology and decreasing the significance of the low-yielding upland sector. Countries like Brazil have increased their trade relationship with key African countries. The recent fall in rice trading prices, credit crunch, and high price inventory are putting pressure on the country's rice trade market.
- Brazil cultivates irrigated (lowland) and upland (rainfed) rice varieties, with irrigated rice concentrated in the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. The primary irrigated varieties include IRGA 424 RI, which offers high yields and disease resistance; BRS Pampa CL, a herbicide-resistant Clearfield variety; BRS Atalanta, known for strong productivity; and BRS Pampeira, which produces high-quality grain. In the Cerrado regions of Mato Grosso, Goiás, Tocantins, and Maranhão, farmers grow upland rice varieties such as the drought-resistant BRS Esmeralda, BRS A502 for poor soil conditions, BRS Sertaneja for semi-arid regions, and the adaptable Caiapó variety. The country's rice production emphasizes long-grain varieties that combine high yield potential, disease resistance, and climate adaptability.
- In 2023, Brazil's Agriculture Minister indicated new administration for increasing government stocks of foodstuffs such as corn, rice, and dry beans, doubling the funding for Embrapa to increase research on low-carbon agriculture, and to develop alternative fertilizers to reduce dependence on imported fertilizers and also focus on the future with information on grain stocks, anticipated sales, anticipated domestic demand and export sales, and weather forecasting which will drive the market during the forecasting period.
Brazil Rice Market Trends
Brazil is predominant in Rice Production
Brazil, the fifth largest country by area and population and the largest in terms of arable land, has significant potential to increase agricultural productivity in cereal crops, including rice. Over the past two decades, Brazil has established itself as a major producer of rice and related products, as well as a key supplier to international markets. The primary rice-producing regions in Brazil are the South, Centre-West, and Northeast. The Southern states of Rio Grande do Sul (RS) and Santa Catarina (SC) contribute approximately 47% and 8% of the country's total rice production, respectively. According to FAO, Brazil's rice production in 2023 reached 10.7 million metric tons, showing a slight increase from previous years.
Rice cultivation in Brazil's larger farms is predominantly mechanized, distinguishing it from other rice-growing regions globally. The country employs direct seeding methods and purchased inputs across its cultivation areas. Brazil's rice industry maintains high technological standards and demonstrates innovation in meeting international food supply requirements. Local companies offer flexibility in addressing specific consumer needs across different countries, considering logistical and consumption patterns.
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Huge Potential for Brazil Rice Exports
According to the International Trade Centre (ITC), Brazil maintains its position as the dominant force in both rice exports and imports within the South American region. The country's rice trade network extends to multiple international markets, with Venezuela, Senegal, Peru, the Netherlands, and the United States emerging as the primary importers of Brazilian rice. Among these trading partners, Peru demonstrates particularly strong commercial ties, recording the highest export value at USD 36.76 million in 2023.
Brazil's extensive wetland ecosystems play a fundamental role in supporting future rice production expansion. The country's considerable geographical expanse and implementation of advanced industrial processes facilitate rapid scalability in grain production to address evolving global demand patterns. According to the United States Department of Agriculture's assessment, Brazil achieved a production volume of approximately 7.2 million metric tons of rice across 22,700 thousand hectares in 2022. Rice cultivation is predominantly concentrated in the southern states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, encompassing a cultivation area of 12,500 km2 within a subtropical climatic zone. The southern region represents a substantial agricultural community, comprising 25,000 rice farmers distributed across more than 200 municipalities, and serves as the exclusive source for all rice exports. Rice production activities in other regions of Brazil are primarily oriented toward meeting domestic consumption requirements, which significantly influences the dynamics of the national rice market.
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Brazil Rice Market News
- January 2023: Brazilian firm Luma Brazil made a deal with Bobtrack to support Nigeria in rice revolution through tractorisation which can focus on rice value chain in Nigeria that would help turn Nigeria from an importing to an exporting country.
- February 2022: Brazilian Ministry of External Relations' Cooperation Agency (ABC) has made partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the transportation of this rice from warehouses of the Brazilian National Supply Company to the port of Beirut with significant donation of rice from the Brazilian government in total, 4.000 thousand metric tons of fine long polished processed rice - type 1, at a market value of approximately USD 2 million.
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Rice is the starchy seeds or grain of annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food. Rice is a convenient form of nutritious and healthy food that is made available to consumers through retail channels and farms. The Report includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The report offers the market size and forecast in both value (USD) and volume (metric tons).
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How big is the Brazil Rice Market?
The Brazil Rice Market size is expected to reach USD 1.30 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5% to reach USD 1.52 billion by 2030.
What is the current Brazil Rice Market size?
In 2025, the Brazil Rice Market size is expected to reach USD 1.30 billion.
What years does this Brazil Rice Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Brazil Rice Market size was estimated at USD 1.24 billion. The report covers the Brazil Rice Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Brazil Rice Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Statistics for the 2025 Brazil Rice market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Brazil Rice analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
