India Rice Milling Market By Equipment (Rice Whitening Machinery, Pre Cleaner Machinery, Paddy Separator Machinery, Length Grader Machinery, and others) By Capacity (1 To 10 Ton, 10 To 20 Ton, and More than 20 Ton), and Region - Forecast 2022-2030.

The India rice milling market size is projected to register a CAGR of 3.51% to reach approximately USD 392.6 Million from 2022 to 2030.

Global India Rice Milling Market Research Overview (MRFR Insights)

Rice milling in business can also increase the marketability factor of agricultural products, thereby selling in the form of paddy directly to the end users. Rice milling equipment offers a smooth operation. Moreover, the volume and weight of the unit output are small and convenient to use, saving time and effort. Henceforth, the development of rice milling in India is more efficient, effective, and with good product quality. However, factors including crop failure, huge initial loss, and shortage of warehouses can hinder the market for rice milling in India. This may change the dynamics and restrain market growth.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis on India Rice Milling Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the supply chain of the country. India is one of the huge exporters of rice globally. The country stopped exports owing to a nationwide lockdown in April 2020. This has led to a lack of skilled laborers, and supply chain disruptions hampered the country's rice export. However, the requirement for rice from neighbouring countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, has enhanced the imports from India, leading to stockpiling owing to consumers' panic purchasing in the respective countries.

India Rice Milling Market Dynamics

Factors such as increasing demand for rice production and consumption drive the market. India finds rice an essential element of the diet and expects the availability of favorable quality rice in the market. This has increased the demand for packaged and clean rice owing to the market's growth. The use of rice milling in India helps us obtain white rice from the paddy fields by removing its husk and bran layers. Furthermore, the growth of the agriculture industry, industrialization, and technological advancement has provided an opportunistic platform for many farmers and businesses to process paddy to rice. One of the influencing factors is the high demand for rice milling in India used in agriculture for post-harvest management technology.

Rice Milling Machinery in India Market Drivers

• Growing focus on rice processing plants to increase the shelf life of rice

The milling process provides more advantages for rice processing plants. The husk, bran, and germ layers are removed to varying degrees during milling. Milling aims to remove as much colored bran and germ as possible. The amount of bran staying on the grain surface after milling is described as the milling degree, where the degree of milling can change based on grain hardness, shape, size, depth of surface ridges, and bran thickness. An increased milling degree demonstrates a high quality of rice. Milled rice stays fresh for much longer than unmilled combinations when stored under suitable conditions (avoiding exposure to moisture and air). Therefore, India rice milling machinery is critical in increasing rice's shelf life and decreasing spoilage loss. Milled rice also needs lesser cooking time compared with other rice types. Therefore, the growing focus on rice processing plants to increase the shelf life of rice to over the forecast period.

Rice Milling Machinery in India Market Restraints:

• A higher nutritional range in unmilled rice, such as brown rice, may impact consumers' demand for milled rice

Rice milling can also release nutrition, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The nutrient proximate such as energy, carbohydrate, protein, sugar, iron, calcium, sodium, and fatty acids are also lower in milled rice compared with un-milled rice. Thus, milled rice is primarily a source of carbohydrates and proteins. On the other hand, un-milled rice, sold as a grain, is a source of dietary fiber. It also includes vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), vitamin B3 (niacin), zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, and copper. The nutritional range of milled rice must be enhanced by adding minerals and vitamins through an enrichment process. This may expand the price of milled rice compared with unmilled rice. Consuming food products such as whole grains also offer improved health benefits. The enhanced fiber content in un-milled rice can destroy toxic substances from the body. Therefore, the higher nutritional range in unmilled rice, including brown rice, may impact the demand for milled rice among customers and is likely to impact the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Rice Milling Machinery in India Market Opportunities:

• Increased investment in technology by the government

Increased investment in the technology upgrade and modernization of Indian rice mills, and government-supportive policies and programs, are driving the Indian rice mills market. The government is increasing rice production through guaranteed procurement, support pricing, and subsidies on essential inputs like irrigation, energy, and chemical fertilizers. For instance, in December 2021, the Prime Minister of India officially opened the new Speed Breeding Facility (SpeedBreed) at IRRI SARC. This facility will speed up the plant growth cycle of crops and enable rice plants to advance for five generations per year instead of just one to two under normal circumstances. This is essential for quickly transferring significant features (such as low GI and resistance to biotic and abiotic stressors) to well-known Indian rice varieties.

India Rice Milling Market Segmentation

Component Insights

The India rice milling market segmentation, based on component, is rice whitening machinery, pre-cleaner machinery, paddy separator machinery, length grader machinery, and others. The India rice milling market growth was prominently high under the rice whitening machinery category in 2021 owing to the length grader machinery and increased demand for premium quality rice. However, paddy separator machinery was the fastest growing category in the coming years as the process of paddy separator is difficult, and with the use of the machine, it gets easier for the framers.

Type Insights

The India rice milling market segmentation, based on type, is 1 to 10 tons, 10 to 20 tons, and more than 20 tons. In 2021, the 1 to 10 tons category accounted for the largest share of the market due to the existence of many small-scale companies in the country. However, more than 20 tons registered the highest growth rate during the forecast period due to the growing population and increasing demand for rice in India is growing. 

India Rice Milling Market Overview, by Region

India is one of the major rice-producing countries in Asia-Pacific, which is given a wet environment appropriate for rice cultivation. Rice-based farming is the major economic activity for millions of rural farmers in the region. The primary rice varieties in India include broken rice, Sella rice, parboiled rice, Swarna rice, and Sona Masoori rice. India is well-known for both non-basmati and basmati rice production. India exported 29.3% of the world's rice in 2019, according to the ITC Trade Map, making it the leading grain exporter. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and other Middle Eastern nations import rice from India, according to the ITC Trade Map. The demand for Indian basmati rice is quite high in the European Union and the US, which helps India's rice exports. With the growing demand for rice, exports are growing from India, driving production. The growing rice consumption in emerging and developing nations is anticipated to drive rice production during the forecast period. Furthermore, the demand for packaged rice is expected to rise due to food safety and nutrition concerns, as the chances of contamination in loose rice are very high due to the environment's physical, chemical, and biological reactions. With the increase in disposable income and improvement in the standard of living, consumers in India have replaced loose rice with packaged rice which boosts the market's growth.

India Rice Milling Market Competitive Landscape

The market includes tier-1, tier-2, and local players. The tier-1 and tier-2 players have reached diverse product portfolios. Companies such as Buhler Group, GG Dandekar Machine Works Ltd., Satake Corporation, Savco Sales Pvt Ltd., and GS International dominate the market due to product differentiation, financial stability, strategic developments, and diversified regional presence. The players are concentrating on supporting research and development. Furthermore, they embrace strategic growth initiatives, such as development, product introduction, joint ventures, and partnerships, to strengthen their market position and capture an extensive customer base. For instance, in January 2022, Benlink, a company owned by Buhler, announced its strategic partnership with Alfa Level to expand services in food and energy services. Moreover, In May 2022, Adani Wilmar announced the acquisition of Kohinoor Brand in India from McCormick Switzerland GMBH. The acquisition includes the Kohinoor brand portfolio comprising Kohinoor for premium Basmati rice and Charminar for affordable rice.

Prominent players in the India rice milling market research include Fowler Westrup, Osaw Industrial Products Pvt. Ltd., Mill Master Machinery Pvt Ltd., Perfect Equipments, and Patker Engineers, among others.

Scope of the India Rice Milling Market Report

Component Outlook

• Rice Whitening Machinery


• Pre-Cleaner Machinery


• Paddy Separator Machinery


• Length Grader Machinery


• Others

Type Insights

• 1 to 10 Tons


• 10 to 20 Tons


• More than 20 Tons

Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the study are summarized in 5 stages. They are as mentioned below:

India Rice Milling Market Forecast & Size:

To identify and estimate the market size for the India rice milling market report segmented by type and component by value (in US dollars). Also, to understand the consumption/ demand created by consumers in the India rice milling market forecast between 2022 and 2030

Market Landscape and Trends:

To identify and infer the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the India rice milling market growth

Market Influencing Factors:

To find out the factors which are affecting the India rice milling market size among consumers

Impact of COVID-19:

To identify and understand the various factors involved in the market affected by the pandemic

Company Profiling:

To provide a detailed insight into the major companies operating in the market. The profiling will include the company's financial health in the past 2-3 years with segmental and regional revenue breakup, product offering, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and key strategies.

Intended Audience

• Organizations


• Rice Milling Machine Manufacturers


• Research Institute / Education Institute


• Potential Investors