Pakistan's Rice Exports Rise 24.68% in First Two Months of FY2026
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data shows rice shipments and their value climbing sharply compared with the same period a year earlier.
Rice exports from Pakistan rose by 24.68 percent during the first two months of the current financial year compared with the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The data shows that more than 658,610 metric tons of rice, valued at $391.741 million, were exported during the period, reflecting continued strength in one of Pakistan's key agricultural export categories.
Export Performance
Rice remains among Pakistan's largest agricultural export earners, and the reported year-on-year increase points to sustained demand from international buyers during the opening months of the fiscal year. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics compiles trade data used by policymakers and industry bodies to track the performance of major export categories.
The figures were released as part of routine two-month (2MFY2026) trade reporting covering July and August of the current fiscal year. Comparative figures for the same period of the previous fiscal year were not detailed beyond the percentage change and value reported.
Officials and exporters often point to such data as an indicator of broader trends in Pakistan's agricultural trade sector, which remains an important contributor to the country's overall export earnings and foreign exchange inflows.
No further breakdown by rice variety or destination market was included in the statement.
Sources
- Rice exports grew 24.68% in 2MFY2026 — APP (Pakistan)
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