Brazilian Rice: Long-Grain, Parboiled & Broken for Export
Irrigated rice from the paddies of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina — milled, parboiled or broken to your specification by Kolash Group and shipped in containers or bulk from the Port of Rio Grande.
Does Brazil export rice?
Yes — and exports are booming. Brazil is one of the largest rice producers outside Asia. According to Abiarroz, Brazilian rice exports reached 1.1 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, up 83% year on year and worth US$ 266 million, led by milled and processed rice. Federarroz expects around 2 million tonnes of exports for the full year.
Kolash Group supplies Brazilian long-grain white, parboiled, brown, paddy and broken rice to importers, millers and distributors on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
VenezuelaOne of the leading buyers of Brazilian rice in 2026.
SenegalA top West African destination, especially for broken rice.
United StatesNotable growth, particularly for higher-value polished rice.
Your marketWe quote rice to Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Five Ways to Buy Brazilian Rice
Each rice type is defined by how much of the grain is removed in milling. Choose a type and watch the grain change.
Brazilian Rice Exports Are Surging in 2026
First-half 2026 versus first-half 2025, from Brazil’s rice industry association Abiarroz.
Total rice exports, Jan–Jun
Thousand tonnes
Sources: Abiarroz via Canal Rural · Datamar News (Jul 2026). 2025 comparison values are derived from the reported growth rates.
Smaller Area, Higher Yields
Brazilian farmers planted less rice in 2025/26 as soy and corn paid better, but yields kept improving. Hover a card to read more.
Down 13% from the previous record crop, after farmers shifted some area to soybeans and corn (Conab, Sept 2026).
A 14% cut in area, concentrated in the irrigated lowlands of Rio Grande do Sul.
Yields rose 1%, reflecting Brazil’s highly productive irrigated rice systems.
Most Brazilian rice is grown in flooded paddies in the South, giving consistent quality and yields.
R$ 63.30 per 50 kg bag on 14 July 2026
Where Brazilian Rice Is Grown
Rio Grande do Sul grows most of Brazil’s rice, followed by Santa Catarina and the irrigated projects of Tocantins. Select a region.
From the Pampas to Your Port
Rice harvested in southern Brazil is dried, milled and packed close to the fields, then shipped from Rio Grande — Brazil’s southernmost major seaport.
Choose Your Packing, See Your Load
Retail packs can be supplied under the buyer’s own brand, subject to agreement.
Indicative only — container payload depends on bag size, pallets and destination weight limits.
Quote This LoadBrazilian Rice for Your Market
West & North Africa
Broken and long-grain white rice for Senegal, Gambia and other high-consumption markets.
Africa market →Middle East
Long-grain and parboiled rice for distributors in Iraq, the Gulf and the Levant, in bags or containers.
Middle East market →The Americas
Polished white rice for US and Caribbean buyers and supply for Latin American importers.
North America market →
Grown for the Most Demanding Rice Eaters
Rice and beans are on Brazilian plates every day, so Brazil’s industry is built around consistent, loose-cooking long-grain rice.
- Brazilian milled rice is graded into official types under Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) standards, with Type 1 the top grade.
- Long-grain “agulhinha” rice cooks loose and fluffy — the style Brazilians prefer.
- Large parboiling capacity in Rio Grande do Sul supplies parboiled rice at scale.
- Quality parameters are confirmed in each offer and checked by independent inspection.
Brazilian Rice Questions
How much rice does Brazil export?
Brazil exported 1.1 million tonnes of rice in the first half of 2026, up 83% year on year, according to Abiarroz. Federarroz expects about 2 million tonnes of exports for the full year 2026.
Where is Brazilian rice grown?
Mostly in the irrigated lowlands of Rio Grande do Sul, with further production in Santa Catarina and the irrigated projects of Tocantins.
What types of Brazilian rice can I buy?
Paddy (rough) rice, husked brown rice, milled white rice, parboiled rice and broken rice. Kolash Group quotes each type to your specification.
When is rice harvested in Brazil?
The main harvest in Rio Grande do Sul runs from about February to May, with milled rice available for export throughout the year from stored paddy.
Which port ships Brazilian rice?
Mainly the Port of Rio Grande in Rio Grande do Sul, close to the rice-growing regions, with some cargo through Paranaguá and Santos.
What is the HS code for rice?
Rice falls under HS heading 1006: 1006.10 for paddy rice, 1006.20 for husked (brown) rice, 1006.30 for semi-milled or milled rice including parboiled, and 1006.40 for broken rice.
Long grain · Parboiled · Broken · Paddy · Brown
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