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Top 10 Rice Exporters in the World: USDA 2027 Forecast by Volume
India leads the selected-country export table in USDA’s October 2026 forecast for calendar 2027. These are projected shipments, not completed exports or company sales. Use this list to begin origin research, then assess the product and supplier separately.
Top Rice Exporting Countries: Forecast Volumes
| Rank | Country | Million metric tonnes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 24.000 |
| 2 | Vietnam | 8.100 |
| 3 | Thailand | 7.500 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 4.800 |
| 5 | Cambodia | 3.600 |
| 6 | United States | 2.500 |
| 7 | China | 2.200 |
| 8 | Myanmar (Burma) | 2.100 |
| 9 | Brazil | 1.400 |
| 10 | Uruguay | 0.975 |
How the Ranking Is Calculated
Basis: USDA October 2026, World Rice Trade, October forecast column for 2026/27; the report’s endnote maps this rice trade year to January–December 2027. Volumes are on a milled-equivalent basis. Forecasts can change in later releases.
What Bulk Rice Buyers Should Compare
Compare processing, broken percentage, grain specification, packing, lead time, inspection and the named loading port. A larger national export volume does not guarantee the lowest landed cost or suitability for your order.
Rankings Are Not Supplier Recommendations
A country ranking does not verify a company’s stock, creditworthiness or compliance. Ask shortlisted exporters for a written specification, dated quotation and matching business documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country leads this forecast?
India, with projected exports of 24 million metric tonnes.
Is this a 2026 actual export ranking?
No. It is an October 2026 forecast for calendar 2027.
Why can other rankings differ?
Different years, physical versus milled-equivalent volumes, reporting coverage and value-based rankings produce different results.
Read the Rice Import Export Worldwide guide →
Sources: USDA October 2026, page 22; save the dated source before updating
