Pakistan rice basmati exports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 10063010: Rice basmati, quantities in tonnes. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Exports, FY2024-25: $830 mn (Rs 232 bn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $32 k (Rs 9.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $120 mn | 14.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101 mn | 12.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $95.9 mn | 11.6% |
| Oman | $83.6 mn | 10.1% |
| Afghanistan | $48.5 mn | 5.8% |
| Italy | $45.0 mn | 5.4% |
| Yemen | $37.8 mn | 4.6% |
| United States | $35.8 mn | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $31.8 mn | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $20.9 mn | 2.5% |
| Germany | $20.8 mn | 2.5% |
| Canada | $17.1 mn | 2.1% |
| Australia | $16.8 mn | 2.0% |
| Belgium | $13.4 mn | 1.6% |
| France | $13.2 mn | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $10.4 mn | 1.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $9.6 mn | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $8.5 mn | 1.0% |
| Sri Lanka | $6.2 mn | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $5.6 mn | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $5.0 mn | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $5.0 mn | 0.6% |
| Japan | $4.9 mn | 0.6% |
| Somalia | $4.5 mn | 0.5% |
| Greece | $4.4 mn | 0.5% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $17 k | 51.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16 k | 49.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, tonnes | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $830 mn | Rs 232 bn | 808,069 | $32 k | Rs 9.1 mn | 63 |
| 2023-24 | $875 mn | Rs 248 bn | 773,995 | $105 k | Rs 29.7 mn | 139 |
| 2022-23 | $661 mn | Rs 164 bn | 595,617 | — | — | 3 |
| 2021-22 | $698 mn | Rs 124 bn | 759,519 | $12 k | Rs 2 mn | 17 |
| 2020-21 | $567 mn | Rs 90.8 bn | 619,428 | — | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $784 mn | Rs 124 bn | 865,949 | — | — | — |
| 2018-19 | $641 mn | Rs 87.3 bn | 659,571 | $30 k | Rs 4.1 mn | 59 |
| 2017-18 | $589 mn | Rs 64.6 bn | 561,034 | — | — | — |
| 2016-17 | $453 mn | Rs 47.5 bn | 469,263 | $21 k | Rs 2.2 mn | 292 |
| 2015-16 | $447 mn | Rs 46.6 bn | 479,974 | $26 k | Rs 2.7 mn | 22 |
| 2014-15 | $602 mn | Rs 61 bn | 523,450 | $46 k | Rs 4.6 mn | 17 |
| 2013-14 | $767 mn | Rs 78.8 bn | 667,523 | $11 k | Rs 1.2 mn | 21 |
| 2012-13 | $668 mn | Rs 64.6 bn | 674,048 | $90 k | Rs 8.7 mn | 132 |
| 2011-12 | $826 mn | Rs 73.7 bn | 953,253 | — | — | — |
| 2010-11 | $963 mn | Rs 82.3 bn | 1,170,588 | $105 k | Rs 9 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $856 mn | Rs 71.8 bn | 1,032,259 | — | — | — |
| 2008-09 | $1.06 bn | Rs 83.3 bn | 974,274 | $1 k | Rs 83 k | — |
| 2007-08 | $1.09 bn | Rs 68.2 bn | 1,138,093 | — | — | — |
| 2006-07 | $556 mn | Rs 33.7 bn | 907,906 | — | — | — |
| 2005-06 | $480 mn | Rs 28.7 bn | 839,002 | — | — | — |
| 2004-05 | $439 mn | Rs 26.1 bn | 814,857 | — | — | — |
| 2003-04 | $422 mn | Rs 24.3 bn | 816,339 | $30 k | Rs 1.8 mn | 42 |
| 2002-03 | $360 mn | Rs 21.1 bn | 716,726 | $3.2 mn | Rs 187.1 mn | 4,595 |
Part of HS heading 1006: Rice — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Rice other varieties 10063090 | $1.63 bn | $9 k |
Cereals; rice, broken 10064000 | $425 mn | $1 k |
Cereals; husked (brown) rice 10062000 | $308 mn | $0 |
Rice seed for sowing 10061010 | $10 k | $38.8 mn |
Other rice in husk (paddy/rough) 10061090 | $10.6 mn | $0 |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much rice basmati does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$830 million of rice basmati (Rs 232 bn), 808,069 tonnes, down 5% from US$875 million the year before.
How much rice basmati does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$32 thousand of rice basmati (Rs 9.1 mn), 63 tonnes, down 69% from US$105 thousand the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's rice basmati?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Saudi Arabia (14.5% — US$120 million), United Arab Emirates (12.2% — US$101 million), Kazakhstan (11.6% — US$95.9 million), Oman (10.1% — US$83.6 million) and Afghanistan (5.8% — US$48.5 million).
Where does Pakistan import rice basmati from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Greece (51.0% — US$17 thousand) and United Arab Emirates (49.0% — US$16 thousand).
Where do these figures come from?
From the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics' customs record of every shipment, by product code and partner country, for each fiscal year (July to June). Values are in rupees as published; the US-dollar figures use the year's average SBP exchange rate.
About the product
HS 6-digit heading: Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
PBS's wording: RICE BASMATI
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