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Rice Classification and Production Statistics

The cultivation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) is reported in Eurostat data as paddy and encompasses all rice varieties, regardless of grain length or shape.

  1. Indica Rice (Oryza sativa ssp. indica) - Reported as paddy
    • Characterized by long grains.
    • Includes:
      • Basmati rice
      • Jasmine rice
  2. Japonica Rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica) - Reported as paddy
    • Characterized by short, roundish grains.
    • Includes:
      • Ordinary rice
      • Glutinous rice

This classification is based on the Annual Crop Statistics Handbook (Document Version 2023, dated 01/02/2023).

Graph of European Rice Production

European Rice production

Over the past five years, the top three rice-producing countries in Europe have been:

  1. Italy
  2. Spain
  3. Greece

Chair(s) and co-Chair(s)

  • Chair(s):
    • Vacant.
  • Co-Chair(s):
    • Vacant.

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