How much rice does Pakistan produce and export?
Pakistan is the nullth largest producer of rice: 14.6 million tonnes in 2024, 1.8% of the world's 819.8 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $4.1 billion in 2024, 10% of world exports of rice (HS 1006, mostly milled) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Indonesia, which takes 11% of its rice exports by value.
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Pakistan's rice production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.6 million tonnes | 1.8% | +3.3% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | 1.2% | 1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
Pakistan's rice exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $4.1 billion | 10% | 6.2 million t | $656 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1006 (Rice).
Where Pakistan's rice goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Pakistan's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $469M | 11% |
| Afghanistan | $390M | 9.6% |
| Kenya | $238M | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $217M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $216M | 5.3% |
How much rice Pakistan uses
Pakistan's domestic supply of rice was 3.2 million tonnes in 2023, 0.4% of the world's. Food supply was 9.9 kg per person a year, 100th highest of 141 countries with a million or more people. It produced 177% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Rice and products (milled equivalent)". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The rice price Pakistan sells into
The benchmark price, Thai 5% broken, Bangkok FOB, was $482/t in September 2026, up 29% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 20% a year, calmer in 67% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Rice price history.
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