Market overview
The global rice flour market is worth USD 7.3 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 12.0 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Raw rice flour is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Flour milled from rice for noodles, baked goods, snacks, infant food and gluten-free products, sold in bulk and retail packs. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 7.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 7.3 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 12.0 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 8,317 thousand tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 12,264 thousand tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 884 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Rice Flour market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 7.3 bn |
| 2027 | USD 7.7 bn |
| 2028 | USD 8.1 bn |
| 2029 | USD 8.5 bn |
| 2030 | USD 8.9 bn |
| 2031 | USD 9.4 bn |
| 2032 | USD 9.8 bn |
| 2033 | USD 10.3 bn |
| 2034 | USD 10.9 bn |
| 2035 | USD 11.4 bn |
| 2036 | USD 12.0 bn |
Rice Flour market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw rice flour | 68.0% | 65.3% | USD 5.0 bn | 4.6% |
| Glutinous rice flour | 20.0% | 20.1% | USD 1.5 bn | 5.1% |
| Pre-cooked and instant rice flour | 12.0% | 14.6% | USD 882 mn | 7.1% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noodles and vermicelli | 30.0% | 27.3% | USD 2.2 bn | 4.0% |
| Bakery and confectionery | 20.0% | 21.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 5.5% |
| Snacks and extruded foods | 18.0% | 18.9% | USD 1.3 bn | 5.5% |
| Infant and health foods | 12.0% | 13.8% | USD 882 mn | 6.5% |
| Other | 20.0% | 19.1% | USD 1.5 bn | 4.5% |
By milling method
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller milled | 52.0% | 50.0% | USD 3.8 bn | 4.6% |
| Stone milled | 22.0% | 20.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 4.0% |
| Fine and micronised | 26.0% | 30.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 6.5% |
By label
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 80.0% | 74.0% | USD 5.9 bn | 4.2% |
| Organic | 8.0% | 10.0% | USD 588 mn | 7.4% |
| Gluten-free certified | 12.0% | 16.0% | USD 882 mn | 8.1% |
By pack size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail packs | 28.0% | 28.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 5.0% |
| Foodservice packs | 20.0% | 21.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 5.5% |
| Bulk sacks | 52.0% | 51.0% | USD 3.8 bn | 4.8% |
Top 25 countries for rice flour by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 83.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.1%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 1.8 bn | 24.0% | USD 2.8 bn | 4.9% |
| 2 | India | USD 1.2 bn | 16.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 6.4% |
| 3 | Thailand | USD 588 mn | 8.0% | USD 862 mn | 3.9% |
| 4 | Vietnam | USD 514 mn | 7.0% | USD 826 mn | 4.8% |
| 5 | Indonesia | USD 441 mn | 6.0% | USD 706 mn | 4.8% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 441 mn | 6.0% | USD 587 mn | 2.9% |
| 7 | United States | USD 441 mn | 6.0% | USD 742 mn | 5.3% |
| 8 | Philippines | USD 294 mn | 4.0% | USD 479 mn | 5.0% |
| 9 | Pakistan | USD 220 mn | 3.0% | USD 371 mn | 5.3% |
| 10 | Germany | USD 220 mn | 3.0% | USD 359 mn | 5.0% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 184 mn | 2.5% | USD 296 mn | 4.9% |
| 12 | Malaysia | USD 123 mn | 1.7% | USD 198 mn | 4.9% |
| 13 | Bangladesh | USD 94 mn | 1.3% | USD 174 mn | 6.3% |
| 14 | Brazil | USD 78 mn | 1.1% | USD 126 mn | 4.9% |
| 15 | United Kingdom | USD 67 mn | 0.9% | USD 108 mn | 4.9% |
| 16 | France | USD 59 mn | 0.8% | USD 95 mn | 4.9% |
| 17 | Italy | USD 53 mn | 0.7% | USD 85 mn | 4.8% |
| 18 | Netherlands | USD 48 mn | 0.7% | USD 78 mn | 5.0% |
| 19 | Canada | USD 44 mn | 0.6% | USD 71 mn | 4.8% |
| 20 | Australia | USD 41 mn | 0.6% | USD 66 mn | 4.8% |
| 21 | Nigeria | USD 38 mn | 0.5% | USD 69 mn | 6.2% |
| 22 | Egypt | USD 36 mn | 0.5% | USD 66 mn | 6.2% |
| 23 | Taiwan | USD 34 mn | 0.5% | USD 54 mn | 4.8% |
| 24 | Spain | USD 32 mn | 0.4% | USD 51 mn | 4.8% |
| 25 | Sri Lanka | USD 30 mn | 0.4% | USD 49 mn | 5.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 289 mn | 3.9% | USD 439 mn | 4.3% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Ingredion
- Beneo
- Ebro Foods
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Thai Wah
- Bob's Red Mill
- Riso Scotti
- Koda Farms
- SunRice
- Hodgson Mill
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Doves Farm
- Erawan Brand
- Namaste Foods
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the rice flour market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by end use, by milling method, by label, by pack size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the rice flour market?
The global rice flour market is estimated at USD 7.0 bn in 2025 and USD 7.3 bn in 2026.
How fast will the rice flour market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 12.0 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 4.6 bn.
Which country is the largest market for rice flour?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.8 bn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 48.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 6.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which rice flour segment is largest?
In the by type split, Raw rice flour is the largest segment with 68.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading rice flour companies?
Global leaders include Ingredion, Beneo, Ebro Foods.
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