Glutinous Rice Market Size and Share Outlook - Forecast Trends and Growth Analysis Report (2025-2034)

The global glutinous rice market is being aided by the rising consumption of the rice in Thailand. In 2024, the Thailand glutinous rice consumption stood at a volume of 6.70 Million Tons.

The Asia-Pacific Region to Significantly Aid the Growth of the Global Market for Glutinous Rice

The Asia-Pacific is one of the major regional markets for the glutinous rice industry. The growth in the region is being driven by the rising awareness of the health benefits of the product. Glutinous rice has its health benefits in managing diabetes, inhibiting chronic diseases, enhancing digestion, and reducing inflammation. In addition, glutinous rice contains small quantities of essential nutrients, such as vitamin B-5 and copper.

Vitamin B-5 improves the metabolism, produces energy, as well as helps to maintain the hormone balance in hormone synthesis. Copper, meanwhile, strengthens the immune system and encourages a balanced brain function. The rising number of restaurants and food joints in the Asia-Pacific has also contributed to the growth of the glutinous rice industry. Glutinous rice is a staple meal in many Asian countries, which has catalysed the market growth in the region.

Glutinous Rice: Market Segmentation

Glutinous rice is one of the staples of South East Asia and East Asia, or commonly referred to as sticky rice. It is known as sticky rice because it has a sticky texture owing to the low amylose and high amylopectin content, making it low fat with relatively high nutritious value. Once cooked, the rice is waxy, thick, as well as translucent, giving it a chewy texture.

Based on nature, the market can be divided into:

• Organic
• Conventional

On the basis of size, the industry can be categorised as follows:

• Short Grain
• Medium Grain
• Long Grain

The types of glutinous rice can be divided as follows:

• White
• Brown
• Black
• Others

The regional markets for glutinous rice can be divided into:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Rising Food Industry Bolstering the Market Growth of Glutinous Rice

The rising fast food industry and restaurants are the key drivers of the glutinous rice industry, as glutinous rice is among the consumers' preferred food items. The rise in population and food consumption is also contributing to an increase in the demand for the product. Due to the increased public health awareness, the demand for glutinous rice is increasing as it contains low fat and a large amount of nutrients. Glutinous rice is also a big source of minerals and vitamins, which makes it popular, thus, driving the market growth.

Key Industry Players in the Global Glutinous Rice Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global glutinous rice market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Koda Farms, Inc.
• Thai Flour Industry Co. Ltd,
• Golden Grain Enterprise Company Limited
• Wonnapob Co., Ltd.
• Van Loi Food Processing Co., LTD
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.