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Rice Flour Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//5976-HCR | 90 Pages | Author: Snehal Singh| May 2024

The market for rice flour is influenced by several dynamic elements that determine its general geographic location. These demand dynamics are crucial in defining the patterns, opportunities, and difficulties that companies in this industry must overcome. In the Rice Flour market, consumer preferences and health-related developments are important drivers of market dynamics. Consumers are increasingly turning to rice flour as a workable substitute for regular wheat flour as awareness of gluten-free and essential flour choices grows. The demand for rice flour is being driven by this shift in customer preferences in a variety of colorful processes, such as baking, cooking, and thickening agents. The desire for rice flour is also impacted by worldwide profitable circumstances. Consumer expenditure on food goods, especially rice flour, is directly impacted by factors such as income levels, stable profitability, and bargaining power.
In successful downturns, buyers could decide to add more inexpensive ingredients, which might increase demand for rice flour as a flexible and affordable choice. The policies and initiatives implemented by the government concerning food safety, labeling, and import/export can have a notable impact on the market dynamics of rice flour. Regulations may alter component sourcing, labeling requirements, and product processes, which may have an effect on how companies function in the market. Market participants must abide by these rules in order to guarantee product conformity and customer confidence. The methods in which technology is being applied to milling and processing contribute to the changing dynamics of the rice flour market. Improvements in product designs can result in higher-quality, more effective, and more cost-effective products.
Businesses who adopt and invest in these technologies position themselves to satisfy the market's increasing demand for premium rice flour products. The competitive landscape and market configuration significantly influence the dynamics of the rice flour industry. Competition and diversity are fostered by the presence of small and medium-sized businesses as well as major global corporations. In order to set themselves apart from rivals and increase their market share, companies frequently use branding, marketing tactics, and superior goods.
Price adjustments for raw materials rice in particular have an effect on the product's total cost and, as a result, the price of goods manufactured using rice flour. Market dynamics are shown by the vacuity and price of rice, which are impacted by similar factors such rainfall patterns, international trade efforts, and geopolitical events. For businesses to continue being successful and competitive, these uncertainties must be addressed. The nutritional benefits of rice flour are a topic of great consumer awareness and education, which shapes market dynamics. Growing demand for healthier choices is driving the expansion of the rice flour industry. It is becoming increasingly popular as a nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and hypoallergenic alternative to conventional flours.
Businesses usually use these health-focused trends into their marketing strategy in order to attract a wider audience. In the rice flour sector, supply chain dynamics—which encompass logistics and distribution channels—are crucial considerations. Force chain operations that are stable and efficient guarantee that goods reach customers on time, reducing the risk of stockouts and satisfying the expectations of an expanding market. To maximize their market reach, businesses might investigate vibrant distribution channels such as specialized shops, internet marketplaces, and supermarkets. Businesses focused on sustainability and the environment have an influence on market dynamics in the rice flour industry.

Global Rice Flour Market Overview


Rice flour market is projected to reach USD 1090.7 Million by 2030 at a 7.5% CAGR over the forecast period.


Rice flour is prepared by grinding rice kernels into coarse or fine powder. Rice flour is used commonly as substitute to wheat flour, as wheat flour contains gluten. At the same time, rice flour is used in soups, sauces and gravies as a thickening agent. Rice flour contains choline, it is required to maintain vital components of the membranes. Rice flour is used in the preparation of bakery products, rice noodles and deserts. All these factors are expected to drive the Rice Flour Market in near future.


Rice Flour Market has been growing due to its gluten-free properties. The increasing prevalence of celiac disease and rising adoption of gluten-free diet is resulting in manufacturers substituting ingredients high in gluten with rice flour. Moreover, the health benefits of rice flour have attracted the attention of the health-conscious consumers. 


Rice Flour Market Segmentation

Rice Flour Market has been segmented by source, category and application.


By source, the global market has been classified as white rice and brown rice.


The global market has also been segregated, on the basis of category, into organic and conventional.


On the basis of application, the global market is further segmented into bakery & confectionary, breakfast cereals & premixes, baby foods, sweet & savory snacks and others.


The global market has been studied among four key regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).


The North American rice flour market has further been segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The European rice flour market has been classified as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Rest of Europe. The rice flour industry in Asia-Pacific has been divided into China, India, Japan, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The rice flour industry in the RoW has been segmented into South America, the Middle East, and Africa.


Regional Market Summary


Global Rice Flour Market Share (%), by Region, 2021


Rice Flour Market


Source: Secondary Sources and MRFR Analysis


Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market for rice flour during the forecast period owing to the increasing adoption of gluten-free diet. Rising incidences of gluten intolerance and celiac disease in Australia and Japan are a major driver for the growth of the global market in Asia Pacific. North America is also expected to hold a significant share of the global rice flour industry due to rising demand in bakery applications. The US and Canada are the major contributors to the growth of the North American market. The market in Europe is projected to register a high CAGR during the forecast period with Germany and UK being the largest country-level markets for rice flour in the region. The use of rice flour in the preparation of various dishes is likely to drive market growth in the rest of the world.   


Global Rice Flour Market, by Source



Global Rice Flour Market, by Category



  • Organic

  • Conventional


Global Rice Flour Market, by Application



  • Bakery & Confectionary

  • Breakfast Cereals & Premixes

  • Baby Foods

  • Sweet & Savory Snacks

  • Others


Global Rice Flour Market, by Region




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada

    • Mexico




  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • UK

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • Japan

    • China

    • India

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World (RoW)

    • South America

    • Middle East

    • Africa




Key Players in the Global Rice Flour Market

  • Associated British Foods PLC (UK)

  • Ebro Foods, S.A. (Spain)

  • Ingredion Incorporated (US)

  • Archer-Daniels Midland Co. (US)

  • Wilmar International Limited (Singapore)

  • Bunge Ltd. (US)

  • Whitworth Bros. Ltd. (UK)

  • The Soufflet Group (France)

  • Shipton Mill Ltd. (UK)

  • KRĂ–NER-STĂ„RKE GmbH (Germany)

  • Belourthe SA (Belgium)

  • Bressmer & Francke (GmbH & Co.) KG (Germany)

  •  EDME Food Ingredients Limited (UK)


Intended Audience



  • Rice Flour producers/processors

  • Food & beverage manufacturers

  • Raw material suppliers and distributors

  • Traders, exporters, and importers

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