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Rice
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Top Exporters
- **India** – The largest rice exporter in the world, supplying more than a third of global rice exports.
- **Thailand** – A major player in the global rice market, especially known for jasmine rice.
- **Vietnam** – One of the largest rice exporters, supplying primarily to Asia and Africa.
- **Pakistan** – A significant exporter, particularly of basmati rice.
- **United States** – A major rice exporter, particularly supplying markets in the Americas and the Middle East.
- **China** – Although a large consumer of rice, China exports rice, particularly to neighboring countries.
- **Myanmar (Burma)** – Known for producing and exporting rice to Southeast Asia and Africa.
- **Cambodia** – Increasingly growing in importance as a rice exporter.
- **Uruguay** – One of the largest rice exporters in South America.
- **Brazil** – A major rice exporter, especially to Latin America.
- **Paraguay** – Another key exporter of rice in South America.
- **Italy** – Europe’s largest rice producer and exporter, particularly known for varieties like Arborio rice.
- **Argentina** – Exports rice to regional markets in Latin America.
- **Guyana** – A small but significant exporter of rice in the Caribbean.
- **Egypt** – Exports rice, though limited by domestic consumption needs and water constraints.
- **Nepal** – Occasionally exports surplus rice to neighboring countries.
- **Japan** – While primarily an importer, Japan exports niche varieties like sake rice.
- **South Korea** – Exports small quantities, mainly for specialty purposes.
- **Australia** – Produces rice for export, primarily medium- and short-grain varieties.
- **Laos** – A smaller exporter but contributes rice to Southeast Asian markets.
