Australia Rice Market Growth Analysis - Forecast Trends, Market Size, Share and Outlook (2025-2034)

Australia Rice Market Outlook

The Australia rice market size is projected to grow at a CAGR 5.11% between 2025 and 2034.

Key Takeaways:

• As per FAO, per capita rice consumption in Australia reached 14.3 Kg in 2021, marking an increase of 5.60% from 2020.

• As per ABS, cereal products (including rice) accounted for 8.29% of the total daily per capita weight of all products sold in 2020-21.

• Further, as per ABS, the grocery sector witnessed a significant rise in retail spending of 8.5% in March 2020.

Australia rice market is concentrated around the specific regions serving as the key rice-growing areas

The rice industry in Australia extends its economic impact significantly beyond the initial production value. According to the Ricegrowers' Association of Australia, for every dollar invested in rice production, an additional four dollars are generated in related economic activity. This economic footprint is concentrated in southern New South Wales, particularly the Murrumbidgee and Murray valleys. These regions offer ideal conditions for rice cultivation due to their extensive flat plains, fertile clay soils, and reliable access to water. Additionally, the development of storage and milling infrastructure within these towns has further solidified their position as Australia's core rice-growing area.

A significant increase in water allocations by the Department of Regional NSW played a key role in boosting agricultural production, and hence aiding in the Australia rice market. This policy change, alongside the higher allocations themselves, led to a dramatic expansion in planted area, which grew by 962% year-on-year to 45,000 hectares. While production mirrored this growth with an 817% increase to 423,000 tonnes in 2020-2021, however this level still remains 27% below the 10-year average.

Further, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) indicates that rice production in Australia, during 2019-2020 reached approximately 57,000 tonnes. This figure reflects a significant decline from historical averages, likely due to external factors. Primarily, rice production in Australia is concentrated in specific regions, with Leeton, Griffith, Deniliquin and Coleambally serving as key rice-growing centres.

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Market Segmentation

Australia Rice Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Red Rice

• Rosematta Rice

• Brown Rice

• Arborio Rice

• Black Rice

• Sushi Rice

• Others

Market Breakup by Size

• Long Grain Rice

• Medium Grain Rice

• Short Grain Rice

Market Breakup by Application

• Food

• Feed

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

• Convenience Stores

• Online

• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Australian Capital Territory

• Western Australia

• Others

The Australia rice market key players are Taj Foods Australia, Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice), Natural Rice Co., International Rice & Products Pty Ltd., and The Rice Company, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report