Rice Flour Market Outlook
The global Rice Flour market is expected to register a growth rate of 3.9% during the forecast period from $894.5 Billion in 2024 to $1214.8 Billion in 2032. The Rice Flour market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Rice Flour segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type(Long Grain, Medium Grain, Short grain, Pre-gelatinized), Application (Rice Noodle and Rice Pasta, Sweets and Desserts, Snacks, Bakery and Confectionary, Thickening Agent, Others), Origin (Conventional, Organic), Source (White Rice, Brown Rice). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Rice Flour markets.
Rice Flour Market Insights, 2025
The rice flour market is expanding significantly due to its versatility as a gluten-free alternative in baking, noodles, snacks, and baby foods. Increased prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance globally fuels demand. Rice flour's fine texture and neutral flavor make it a preferred ingredient in Asian cuisines and among health-conscious consumers. Innovations focus on producing high-quality, consistent flour from both white and brown rice varieties, with organic and non-GMO certifications adding value. The food industry increasingly incorporates rice flour in composite flours and ready-to-eat products to improve texture and shelf life. The market benefits from growing vegan and allergen-free food trends. Distribution channels include supermarkets, specialty food retailers, and online stores. Emerging economies with rice surplus production also present export opportunities, enhancing global trade dynamics.
Five Trends that will define global Rice Flour market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million global market for Rice Flour identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Rice Flour companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.
What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Rice Flour industry?
The Rice Flour sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.
Rice Flour Market Segment Insights
The Rice Flour industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Rice Flour industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type(Long Grain, Medium Grain, Short grain, Pre-gelatinized), Application (Rice Noodle and Rice Pasta, Sweets and Desserts, Snacks, Bakery and Confectionary, Thickening Agent, Others), Origin (Conventional, Organic), Source (White Rice, Brown Rice). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Rice Flour market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Rice Flour industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Rice Flour market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Rice Flour industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.
Asia Pacific Rice Flour Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.
The State of Europe Rice Flour Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Rice Flour with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Rice Flour market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Rice Flour market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Rice Flour industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Rice Flour companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Rice Flour market.
Latin American Rice Flour market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.
Middle East and Africa Rice Flour Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Rice Flour markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Rice Flour markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Rice Flour companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Ingredion Incorporated, Ardent Mills (Conagra Brands and Cargill), Archer Daniels Midland Company, Associated British Foods plc, Thai Flour Industry Co., Ltd., Conagra Brands, Inc., General Mills, Inc., Willmar International Limited, Bunge Limited, Whitworth Bros. Ltd., Ebro Foods, S.A.
Rice Flour Market Scope
Leading Segments
By Type
Long Grain
Medium Grain
Short grain
Pre-gelatinized
By Application
Rice Noodle and Rice Pasta
Sweets and Desserts
Snacks
Bakery and Confectionary
Thickening Agent
Others
By Origin
Conventional
Organic
By Source
White Rice
Brown Rice
Leading Companies
Ingredion Incorporated
Ardent Mills (Conagra Brands and Cargill)
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Associated British Foods plc
Thai Flour Industry Co., Ltd.
Conagra Brands, Inc.
General Mills, Inc.
Willmar International Limited
Bunge Limited
Whitworth Bros. Ltd.
Ebro Foods, S.A.
Geographies
North America- US, Canada, Mexico
Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BeNeLux, Others
Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Others
Latin America- Brazil, Argentina, Others
Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Other Middle East, South Africa, Other Africa
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