Top 5 Most Consumed Types of Rice Around the World

4. Japonica Rice

Japonica rice is generally shorter and rounder than Indica rice and becomes softer and stickier after cooking.

It is widely grown and consumed in countries and regions including:

Japan, South Korea, northern parts of China, parts of Europe, Egypt, Australia and California.

Japonica accounts for approximately 9–10% of global rice trade, according to USDA estimates. 

Its ability to cling together makes it particularly suitable for dishes where the rice needs to hold its shape.

Common uses include:

•    Japanese rice bowls 
•    Sushi 
•    Korean meals 
•    Rice balls 
•    Certain Mediterranean dishes 
For Japanese and Korean households, short- and medium-grain Japonica varieties form an essential part of everyday meals.

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