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.

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In July 2022, the rice price per ton stood at $812, growing by 9.8% against the previous month.

This statistic shows marketing year average prices for rice from 2012 to 2020, by U.S. state. In marketing year 2020, the average price for rice in Texas stood at 13.30 U.S. dollars per centum weight.

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U.S. Rice Prices: 45 years of historical data from 1980 to 2025.

Rice fell to 12.78 USD/cwt on July 14, 2025, down 1.08% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rice's price has fallen 4.77%, and is down 13.06% 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.

This statistic shows rice export prices worldwide from 2012 to 2024, by selected varieties. In 2024, one metric ton of U.S. California Medium Grain rice had an average export price of 908 U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Rice, White, Long Grain, Precooked (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the West Census Region - Urban (APU0400701311) from Jan 1980 to Dec 1981 about cereal, retail, price, and USA.

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).

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Farm Products: Medium/Short Grain Rough Rice (WPU012301032) from Sep 2015 to May 2025 about rice, grains, agriculture, production, commodities, PPI, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

North America Rice Market size was valued at USD 4.6 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.3 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2031.

North America Rice Market Drivers

Growing Asian Population: The increasing Asian population in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada, is driving demand for Asian cuisine, which often includes rice as a staple food. Health and Wellness Trends: Rice is perceived as a healthy grain, especially brown rice, which is low in fat and high in fiber. This trend is driving demand for rice as a part of healthy diets. Food Service Industry: The growing food service industry, including restaurants and food chains, is a major consumer of rice, driving demand for both regular and specialty rice varieties.

North America Rice Market Restraints

Competition from Other Grains: Rice competes with other grains like wheat, corn, and barley, which can affect its market share. Price Fluctuations: Fluctuations in global rice prices can impact the affordability and availability of rice in North America. Climate Change and Weather Patterns: Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, can affect rice production and supply.

The North American Rice Market Report is Segmented by Geography (United States, Canada, and Mexico). The Report Analyzes Production (Volume), Consumption (Volume and Value), Imports (Volume and Value), Exports (Volume and Value), and Price Trends for These Segments. The Market Size and Forecasts are Presented in Volume (Thousand Metric Tons) and Value (USD) Across all Segments.

The South America Rice Market report segments the industry into Geography (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Rest of South America). The report includes Production Analysis, Consumption Analysis by Value and Volume, Import Analysis by Value and Volume, Export Analysis by Value and Volume, and Wholesale Price Trend Analysis. Get five years of historical data and forecasts.

This statistic shows the total value of rice produced in the United States from 2000 to 2023. According to the report, the value of rice production amounted to approximately 4.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

In February 2023, the paddy rice price totaled $410 per ton (FOB, US), increasing by 3.5% month-on-month.

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Average consumer prices are calculated for household fuel, motor fuel, and food items from prices collected for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Average prices are best used to measure the price level in a particular month, not to measure price change over time. It is more appropriate to use CPI index values for the particular item categories to measure price change.

Prices, except for electricity, are collected monthly by BLS representatives in the 75 urban areas priced for the CPI. Electricity prices are collected for the BLS for the same 75 areas on a monthly basis by the Department of Energy using mail questionnaires. All fuel prices include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes; prices for natural gas and electricity also include fuel and purchased gas adjustments.

For more information, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/average-prices.htm).

U.S. Wheat and Rice Export Prices: 41 years of historical data from 1984 to 2025.

This statistic shows the average price per unit of pasta and rice products in the United States in 2018, broken down by category. In the 52 weeks ending June 17, 2018, the average price of U.S. rice amounted to approximately 2.28 U.S. dollars per unit.

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