Pakistan is an important player in the global rice market. It is the 11th largest producer and the 4th largest exporter of rice. The country exports two types of rice: high-quality Basmati rice, which is popular in high-income markets, and intermediate to low-quality non-aromatic long grain rice to developing countries in East Africa and South Asia, where it competes with China and Vietnam.
Pakistan’s Basmati rice is usually priced lower than India’s in the international market. The country’s key rice export markets include Sub-Saharan Africa, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Middle East, and the European Union. With its competitive offerings and strong presence in the rice trade, Pakistan plays a significant role in meeting the global demand for rice.
