• thekkekara rice and oil mills – commodities in Pakistan
  • thekkekara rice and oil mills – commodities in Pakistan
  • thekkekara rice and oil mills – commodities in Pakistan
  • thekkekara rice and oil mills – commodities in Pakistan
  • What is the importance of rice exports in Pakistan?
  • Export Performance: Rice exports constitute a vital component of Pakistan's overall export earnings. The country is particularly renowned for its high-quality Basmati rice, which enjoys demand in international markets. Exports of non-Basmati rice also contribute substantially to foreign exchange earnings.
  • Does Qatar export rice from Pakistan?
  • Qatar has recently lifted ban on export of rice from Pakistan and also placed a 5000 tons rice export order. The export market of rice is highly concentrated. The top five rice exporters account for more than half of the global rice trade. Global top suppliers of rice include Thailand, India, Pakistan and Vietnam.
  • Is the rice trade trend changing in Pakistan?
  • According to Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PCRA) report on Rice Sector, the average production and consumption of rice in the world have grown by 0.6% in the 2016 to 0.9% in 2020. However, the overall trade trend have slightly varying patterns on a year on year basis.
  • What is the value proposition of rice sector in Pakistan?
  • Overall, the value proposition of ‘Rice Sector’ is mainly comprised of three core segments i.e. Rice Growers (i.e. Farmers), Rice Processors (i.e. Millers) and Traders (both for Local and Export Markets). Value chain of Rice Sector in Pakistan is very fragmented and disconnected.
  • Is rice a staple food in Pakistan?
  • Rice is one of the major food as well as cash crops of Pakistan. It is the second main staple food crop after wheat and the second major exportable commodity after cotton.
  • Why are Pakistani rice exporters unable to export to Iran?
  • One of the largest buyer of Pakistani Basmati rice was Iran, but due to the non-availability of banking channel, Pakistani rice exporters are unable to export rice to Iran. Qatar has recently lifted ban on export of rice from Pakistan and also placed a 5000 tons rice export order. The export market of rice is highly concentrated.