Wholesale Price: Average: Rice: All India data was reported at 2,682.680 INR/Quintal in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,679.470 INR/Quintal for Oct 2018. Wholesale Price: Average: Rice: All India data is updated monthly, averaging 2,415.990 INR/Quintal from Jan 2009 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 119 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,713.480 INR/Quintal in Jul 2018 and a record low of 1,439.460 INR/Quintal in Jul 2009. Wholesale Price: Average: Rice: All India data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Consumer Affairs. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PC060: Wholesale Price: Department of Consumer Affairs: Agriculture Commodities: Monthly Average: by Cities: Rice.

Rice fell to 12.66 USD/cwt on July 2, 2025, down 2.28% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rice's price has fallen 3.91%, and is down 25.22% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Rice - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Rice in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East Africa).

As of December 2024, the retail price index of rice in India was approximately 147. This was a slight increase as compared to the previous year in December when the retail price index was over 139. Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

In November 2022, the price of rice was $476 per ton (FOB India), a 2.1% increase from the previous month.

The price of rice in the Indian market is influenced by factors like production, demand, government policies, and international market trends. This article explores the role of rice in India's agricultural sector, the impact of government interventions, and the significance of international market trends on domestic prices.

In December 2022, the average retail price per kilogram of rice in the south Indian city of Chennai was the highest, valuing to 61 Indian rupees. In comparison, the average retail price of one kilogram of rice in Mumbai amounted to above 32.8 Indian rupees.

This Dataset contains state-wise daily wholesale and retail price of essential commodity Rice

In March 2023, the Rice Paddy price in India stood at $337 per ton (FOB), showing a decrease of -1.8% compared to the previous month.

Retail Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Rice: North Zone: Solan data was reported at 37.190 INR/kg in Aug 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.000 INR/kg for Jul 2023. Retail Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Rice: North Zone: Solan data is updated monthly, averaging 34.000 INR/kg from Dec 2015 (Median) to Aug 2023, with 93 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.960 INR/kg in Oct 2019 and a record low of 28.000 INR/kg in May 2016. Retail Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Rice: North Zone: Solan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Consumer Affairs. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PC154: Retail Price: Department of Consumer Affairs: Agriculture Commodities: Monthly Average: by Cities: Rice (Discontinued).

Retail Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Rice: North Zone: Etah data was reported at 36.000 INR/kg in Aug 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 36.000 INR/kg for Jul 2023. Retail Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Rice: North Zone: Etah data is updated monthly, averaging 35.080 INR/kg from Oct 2022 (Median) to Aug 2023, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.000 INR/kg in Aug 2023 and a record low of 20.000 INR/kg in Oct 2022. Retail Price: DCA: Monthly Average: Rice: North Zone: Etah data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Consumer Affairs. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PC154: Retail Price: Department of Consumer Affairs: Agriculture Commodities: Monthly Average: by Cities: Rice (Discontinued).

India Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Rice: Maximum Price data was reported at 57.000 INR/kg in 30 Nov 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 57.000 INR/kg for 29 Nov 2018. India Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Rice: Maximum Price data is updated daily, averaging 42.000 INR/kg from Jan 2010 (Median) to 30 Nov 2018, with 2565 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.000 INR/kg in 14 Dec 2017 and a record low of 24.000 INR/kg in 03 Mar 2010. India Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Rice: Maximum Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Consumer Affairs. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PB016: Retail Price: Department of Consumer Affairs: Agriculture Commodities: Daily: by Cities: Rice.

In December 2022, the average monthly retail price of rice in the South zone was 48.82 Indian rupees per kilogram in India. The average monthly retail price of rice in the South zone was the highest as compared to the other zones in India.

In 2024, the Indian rice market increased by 2.8% to $120.8B, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The Rice Trade Analysis size was valued at USD 306.38 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 356.79 Million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.20 % during the forecast periods. . Key drivers include the benefits of hybrid seeds, government initiatives, rising food security concerns, and technological advancements. Hybrid seeds offer higher yields, improved disease resistance, and better grain quality. Governments are promoting rice cultivation through subsidies and incentives. Growing population and urbanization contribute to increased demand for rice. Advancements in irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest technologies enhance productivity and reduce losses. Recent developments include: September 2022: India banned the export of broken rice, and a 20% export duty was imposed on non-basmati rice. This is the first ban by India after the 2011 ban on non-basmati rice for three years., August 2022: The Indian Central Government has decided to procure 51.8 million tons of rice in the 2022-2023 procurement season after a high-level meeting with representatives from central rice-producing states., February 2022: China issues a minimum price on rice for 2022. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has set the minimum purchase prices for varieties like early India, late Indica, and Japonica rice. The volume purchased at the minimum fee will be limited to 50 million tons.. Notable trends are: Favorable Trade Policies.

Retail Price: DOAC: Rice: Super Fine: Haryana: Hissar data was reported at 70.000 INR/kg in Jan 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 110.000 INR/kg for Jul 2017. Retail Price: DOAC: Rice: Super Fine: Haryana: Hissar data is updated monthly, averaging 80.000 INR/kg from Oct 2005 (Median) to Jan 2023, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 110.000 INR/kg in Jul 2017 and a record low of 45.000 INR/kg in Mar 2012. Retail Price: DOAC: Rice: Super Fine: Haryana: Hissar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PC165: Retail Price: Department of Agriculture and Cooperation: Food: by Cities: Rice: Super Fine.

In 2024, the retail price of long-grain, uncooked white rice stood at **** U.S. dollars per pound. In 2008, rice prices rose to record highs, from ** to ** U.S. cents, as global trade restrictions were put in place, causing many large importers to panic buy rice. U.S. rice industry In the United States, about *** million acres of rice were planted and harvested in 2021. The top rice-producing states that year were Arkansas, California, Louisiana, among others. Arkansas was the leading state by far, producing over ** million cwt (centrum weight) of rice in 2021. Leading rice producers worldwide Within the 2019/2020 period, India and China were the top rice-producing countries by far, based on the area harvested. India harvested a milled rice area of approximately ** and a half million hectares, while China’s area amounted to some ** million hectares. In terms of production, however, China produced a higher volume of milled rice than India within the same crop year: China produced close to *** million metric tons of rice, while India’s figures reached an estimated *** million tons.

The Report Covers Rice Demand in the Indian Market. It Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), and Trade in Terms of Import Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis of Rice. The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Volume in Metric Tons and Value in USD for all the Above Segments.

Exports of Non Basmati Rice in India increased to 27739.74 INR Million in January from 23086.78 INR Million in December of 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for India Exports of Non Basmati Rice.

The Wholesale Price Index of paddy across India during financial year 2024 stood at 186.5. The price index value of paddy increased by about 65 percent from the base year of 2012. An overall increase in the price index was seen over the years from financial year 2013 in the country.