Korea Rice Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2034
Last Updated : 13 August, 2026 |
Study Period : 2022-2034 |
Format : PDF, Excel |
Author : Hannah Blake
Korea Rice Market Insights
- As per Deep Market Insights insights, the Korea Rice Market stood at USD 5.57 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 7.05 Billion by 2034.
- The Korea market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 2.73% from 2026 through 2034.
- In 2025, White rice accounted for the highest share of the Type market size.
- During the forecast period, Specialty rice is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative Type segment.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- Korea accounted for 1.71% of the global Rice Market size in 2025.
- By 2034, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
- Within Asia Pacific, China is forecasted to dominate the regional Rice Market size by 2034.
- Taiwan will be the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific, projected to achieve USD 4.77 Billion by 2034.
Korea Rice Market Dynamics
- South Korea's rice market continues developing as rice remains an important staple while consumers increasingly seek premium grains, convenient rice products, healthier varieties, and differentiated specialty rice. Demand is supported by household consumption, foodservice, processed foods, and ready-to-eat meals.
- Short-grain rice, premium rice, brown rice, organic rice, specialty varieties, mixed grains, processed rice, and ready-to-eat rice represent important categories. Consumers increasingly prioritize taste, texture, origin, nutritional value, convenience, and quality.
- Companies invest in premium rice varieties, smart farming, improved milling, packaged rice, ready-to-eat products, mixed-grain formulations, and traceability technologies. Innovation focuses on quality, convenience, nutritional positioning, and efficient production.
- Sustainability initiatives emphasize smart farming, efficient resource use, reduced agricultural waste, recyclable packaging, lower food waste, and improved processing efficiency.
Key Industry Insights
- Premium and specialty rice support market differentiation.
- Ready-to-eat rice addresses convenience demand.
- Mixed-grain products expand nutritional choices.
- Smart farming supports production efficiency.
Korea Rice Market Type 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White rice | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.72 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Brown rice | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Parboiled rice | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Specialty rice | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.57 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Korea Rice Market Grain size 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| Grain size | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long grain | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.61 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Medium grain | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Short grain | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.58 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Korea Rice Market End use 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| End use | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household and retail | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 3.03 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Horeca and catering | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Industrial and processed foods | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.58 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Inside This Report
This section examines South Korea's rice industry through short-grain rice, premium rice, brown rice, organic rice, specialty varieties, mixed grains, processed rice, and ready-to-eat products.
- Regional/Country market landscape: Reviews South Korea's rice ecosystem.
- Consumer trends: Explores premiumization, convenience, nutrition, quality, origin, and specialty grains.
- Product innovation and distribution: Covers packaged rice, ready-to-eat rice, mixed grains, smart farming, and traceability.
- Competitive and industry developments: Highlights premium varieties, smart agriculture, sustainable production, advanced processing, and commercialization.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2034 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2034 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 5.57 Billion |
| Market Size In 2034 | USD 7.05 Billion |
| Largest segment | White rice |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 2.73% (2026-2034) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |