Broken Rice

Broken rice consists of fragments of milled rice kernels that are shorter than the whole grain. It is a by‑product of rice milling and is traded internationally as a dried commodity in metric tons.

Prices, specifications and international trade for broken rice under HS 100640.

Broken Rice Price

$300USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Broken Rice Historical Unit Values

Broken rice is quoted in USD/t at IND. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Broken Rice Exports and Imports

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Thailand led reported broken rice exports in 2025, at $493M.

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Broken Rice Specifications and Quality

Broken rice grading factors include Kernel length/width ratio, Percentage of broken kernels, and Moisture content.

Grading Factors

Quality assessment for broken rice considers Kernel length/width ratio, Percentage of broken kernels, and Moisture content.

  • Kernel length/width ratio

    Measures the shape of kernels; buyers use it to classify rice as long, medium or short grain.

  • Percentage of broken kernels

    Indicates the proportion of fragments; higher breakage reduces head‑rice yield and affects price.

  • Moisture content

    Determines storage stability; excess moisture can lead to spoilage and fungal growth.

Common Defects

Recorded defects for broken rice include Chips, Live insects, and Pest damage.

  • Chips

    Very fine fragments that pass through a 1.4 mm sieve; arise from excessive milling or handling.

  • Live insects

    Presence of weevils or other insects; results from inadequate storage hygiene.

  • Pest damage

    Visible insect or disease damage exceeding allowed limits; caused by field pests or poor post‑harvest handling.

Broken Rice Facts and HS Code

Broken rice belongs to rice within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 100640.

Broken Rice HS Code

Also known asbrokens, broken kernels, brewer's rice, rice tips, chits, chips
CategoryRice — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed
HS codes100640
Quoted inUSD/t
Reference locationIND

Production & Handling

Broken rice storage guidance: Stored in clean, sturdy sacks or containers that protect the grain from moisture, insects and contamination during transport and storage.

Production and Storage

Storage conditionsStored in clean, sturdy sacks or containers that protect the grain from moisture, insects and contamination during transport and storage.
Processing steps
  1. Cultivation of paddy rice
  2. Harvesting and drying
  3. Hulling (removal of husk)
  4. Milling (removal of bran and germ)
  5. Separation of head rice and broken rice

Packaging

Typical broken rice packaging includes Sacks.

  • Sacks

    Clean, sturdy sacks or bags that are strongly sewn or sealed for bulk transport.

Uses & Risks

Broken rice is used in Low‑grade food, Rice flour and starch, and Brewing and distilling.

End Uses

  • Low‑grade food

    Used as an inexpensive staple or mixed with whole grain rice for human consumption.

  • Rice flour and starch

    Ground to produce flour or starch for food processing and industrial applications.

  • Brewing and distilling

    Fermented to make pale lager beer, arak and other alcoholic beverages.

  • Pet food

    Incorporated into pet food formulations as an energy source.

  • Livestock feed

    Fed to monogastric animals as a high‑starch, low‑fiber feed ingredient.

  • Aquaculture feed

    Used in feeds for fish and shrimp due to its high digestibility.

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industriesFood processing, Animal feed manufacturers, Brewing and distilling, Pet food producers, Aquaculture feed producers