Asian Populations Consume the Highest Amount of Rice in the World

Rice is one of the most important staple foods in the world, especially in Asia. According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Asian populations have the highest rice consumption globally, at 77.2 kg per person per year during 2018-2020.

This figure is projected to reach 77.5 kg per person per year by 2030. Asia is also home to farmers who produce approximately 90% of the world's total rice production.

The next highest rice consumers are in Latin America and the Caribbean, at 28 kg per person per year, projected to increase to 28.1 kg per person per year by 2030. Following this, African populations consume 27.4 kg per person per year.

Meanwhile, the lowest rice consumption is in North America, at only 6.3 kg per person per year. This is followed by Oceania at 13.5 kg per person per year during 2018-2020.

Over the past ten years, rice trade has grown by 1.5% per year. This growth is expected to increase to around 2.6% per year, with export volumes reaching 62 million metric tons by 2030 from 16 million metric tons.

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