Rice Bran Derivatives Market Report 2026

The rice bran derivatives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.76 billion in 2025 to $8.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of rice milling activities, increased awareness of rice bran nutritional benefits, growth of edible oil consumption, rising use of rice bran meal in animal feed, improvements in rice processing infrastructure.

The rice bran derivatives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional and fortified foods, rising adoption of plant-based nutraceutical ingredients, expansion of cosmetic and personal care applications, growing focus on heart-health food products, increasing investments in value-added rice by-products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for nutraceutical-grade rice bran oil, rising utilization of rice bran in functional foods, growing adoption of advanced extraction techniques, expansion of rice bran-based bioactive ingredients, enhanced focus on product purity and stability.

The increasing demand from the food and beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the rice bran derivatives market going forward. The food and beverage industry encompasses businesses involved in processing, packaging, and distributing raw and prepared foods, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Within this industry, rice bran derivatives are widely used as bioactive compound carriers, flavor enhancers, and sources for edible oil extraction. For instance, in July 2025, the Government of Canada reported that exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion in 2024, representing a 3.8% increase compared with 2023. Therefore, rising demand from the food and beverage industry is driving the growth of the rice bran derivatives market.

Major companies operating in the rice bran derivatives market are focusing on innovative strategies such as private-label branding to expand market reach, strengthen customer loyalty, and differentiate offerings. Private-label branding allows products to be manufactured by one company and marketed under another company’s brand. For example, in March 2025, Yihai Kerry Food Marketing Co., Ltd., a China-based food company, launched its RICEVITA rice bran oil brand in the US market. This move aims to expand the company’s global presence, diversify its product portfolio, and promote the health benefits of rice bran oil, including a high smoke point, rich antioxidant content, and heart-healthy properties.

In June 2023 Stabil Nutrition LLC, a US-based food and beverage services company, acquired the stabilized rice bran business of RiceBran Technologies for $3.5 million. This acquisition streamlines the organization in the derivatives business and enables Stabil to reduce ongoing fixed costs. RiceBran Technologies is a US-based company specializing in the highest quality rice bran, derivatives, and oil.

Major companies operating in the rice bran derivatives market are Riceland Foods, A.P. Refinery Private Limited, RiceBran Technologies, RITO Partnership, Wilmar International Ltd., Agro Tech Foods Ltd., Marico Limited, TSUNO Group, Vaighai Agro Products Ltd., Golden Grain Group Ltd., BCL Industries Ltd., Natural Sourcing LLC, NutraCea, Cargill Inc., Shiv Sahai & Sons, King Rice Oil Group, Kasisuri Co. Ltd., Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co. Ltd., Vijayawada Oil & Feed Mills Pvt. Ltd., Agrotech International Pvt. Ltd., Konark Group, Jain Group of Industries, Maika Foods, Abinash Enterprise.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rice bran derivatives market in 2025. The regions covered in the rice bran derivatives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the rice bran derivatives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The rice bran derivatives market consists of sales of rice bran phospholipids and nutritional animal food. 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.

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