Rice Polisher Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The rice polisher market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.37 billion in 2024 to $1.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic growth in rice-producing regions, mechanization in agriculture, improvements in rice quality standards, rise in rice consumption, modernization of rice mills.

The rice polisher market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on quality and consistency, automation and efficiency, market demand for premium rice, investment in modern rice mills, precision polishing for different varieties. Major trends in the forecast period include smart maintenance and predictive analysis, focus on user-friendly interfaces, rice processing automation lines, enhanced polishing techniques, mobile and remote monitoring capabilities.

The increasing consumption of rice is expected to significantly drive the growth of the rice polishers market in the coming years. Rice consumption refers to the total amount of rice consumed by a population within a specific period, typically measured in weight or volume. Rice polishers play a crucial role in rice mills by processing raw harvested rice into polished white rice, which is more appealing and consumable. For example, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an Italy-based agency focused on food security and agriculture, global rice utilization reached approximately 513.1 million tonnes in 2022 and is projected to rise to about 516 million tonnes in 2023, largely fueled by strong demand in regions like Asia and Africa. As a result, the rising consumption of rice is driving the growth of the rice polishers market, as more processing capacity will be needed to meet this demand.

The growth of the rice polishers market is further fueled by the expanding scope of agriculture. Agricultural expansion involves increasing cultivated land or intensifying agricultural activities to meet the rising demand for food and other agricultural products. Rice polishers contribute to enhancing the commercial viability of rice production and processing, potentially encouraging the expansion of agricultural endeavors. Notably, recent data from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates a 4% increase in corn cultivation in the United States, reaching 92 million acres in 2023. Additionally, wheat planted area in the same period increased by 9% to 49.9 million acres. Agricultural expansion is also evident in the United Kingdom, where the area used for wheat cultivation rose by 0.8% to nearly 1.7 million hectares in 2022. This increased agricultural activity is a driving force behind the growth of the rice polishers market.

Key players in the rice polisher market are concentrating on technological innovations, such as fully pneumatic systems, to improve the efficiency of rice processing and the quality of the end product. A fully pneumatic system operates using compressed air to power and control machinery, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reliability while minimizing manual handling and wear compared to conventional mechanical systems. For example, in September 2024, Sona Machinery, a Kenya-based manufacturer and supplier of rice mill machinery, introduced a cutting-edge rice milling unit in Kibos, Kenya, aimed at boosting efficiency and precision in rice processing. This new facility incorporates a fully pneumatic system designed to reduce downtime and increase yields for local rice producers.

Major companies operating in the rice polisher market report are Muyang Co. Ltd., Yanmar Co. Ltd., MILLTEC Machinery Ltd., Bühler Holding AG, Gill Agro Industries, Pavan Group, Satake Corporation, Hubei Xianliang Machinery Co. Ltd., Osaw Industrial Products Pvt. Ltd., Hindustan Group, Alaska Multi Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Amar Industries, G.S. International, Tw Grandeur Machinery Co. Ltd., F.H. Schule Mühlenbau GmbH, Hunan Sunfield Machinery Co. Ltd., Hubei Yongxiang Grain Machinery Company Limited, Anhui Jietai Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Hexi Machinery Co. Ltd., Shandong Huanhai Group Co. Ltd., Wuhan Good Rain Machinery Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou Sida Agriculture Equipment Co. Ltd., Wuhan Yating Machinery Co. Ltd., Sichuan Wanma Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Lamico nty.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rice polishers market in 2024. The regions covered in the rice polisher market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the rice polisher market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The rice polishers market consists of sales of rice graders, seed polishers, and mist rice polishers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Rice polishers are agricultural and food processing equipment designed to enhance rice grains by buffing the outer surface of rice kernels, thereby removing the bran and germ. This process gives the rice a whiter appearance and a softer texture, and rice polishers are commonly employed in the post-harvest processing of rice to produce polished rice.

The main types of rice polishers include vertical rice polishers, horizontal rice polishers, and others. Vertical rice polishers are specialized machines used in rice milling that polish rice grains and remove the outer bran layers, resulting in polished white rice. These machines come in various capacities, including 1-10 tons, 10-20 tons, and more than 20 tons, and are applicable to grains such as wheat, corn, and others. End users of rice polishers include rice mills, food processing companies, and others.

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