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Exports In 2022, Pakistan exported $2.55B in Rice, making it the 4th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 2nd most exported product in Pakistan. The main destination of Rice exports from Pakistan are: China ($385M), United Arab Emirates ($235M), Afghanistan ($176M), Malaysia ($163M), and Kenya ($135M).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Pakistan between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($113M), Afghanistan ($55.4M), and Kenya ($48.3M).

Imports In 2022, Pakistan imported $46.9M in Rice, becoming the 99th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 216th most imported product in Pakistan. Pakistan imports Rice primarily from: China ($42.7M), Bangladesh ($990k), United Arab Emirates ($921k), India ($846k), and Burma ($666k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Pakistan between 2021 and 2022 were China ($3.93M), Bangladesh ($990k), and India ($754k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Rice from Pakistan to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$2.55B

IMPORTS (2022)$46.9M

NET TRADE (2022)$2.5B

In 2022, Pakistan exported $2.55B in Rice. The main destinations of Pakistan exports on Rice were China ($385M), United Arab Emirates ($235M), Afghanistan ($176M), Malaysia ($163M), and Kenya ($135M).

In 2022, Pakistan imported $46.9M in Rice, mainly from China ($42.7M), Bangladesh ($990k), United Arab Emirates ($921k), India ($846k), and Burma ($666k).