Pakistan outperforms Vietnam in rice exports
LAHORE: Demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of escalating geopolitical conflict and global shipping turmoil, Pakistan’s premium Basmati rice exports have absorbed the shock waves of the US-Iran conflict and broader Gulf region disruptions, keeping the country firmly on track in its continuous push to secure the number three spot in global rice trade. Despite surging ocean freight…
Pakistan's premium Basmati rice exports have surpassed Vietnam's totals in September 2026, despite the challenges posed by the US-Iran conflict, global shipping turmoil, and rising freight and insurance costs. The resilient Basmati exports maintain the country's pursuit to secure the third spot in global rice trade. Pakistan shipped 420,000 tonnes of rice in September, outperforming Vietnam's 337,000 tonnes.
The demand for Pakistan's aromatic Basmati and non-basmati varieties, competing with Southeast Asian competitors like Thailand and Vietnam, pushed international prices up to $621 per tonne in September, compared to Vietnam's $563 per tonne. The strong performance in the rice sector, post 2025 turbulence, is attributed to carry-over stocks, increased rice plantation acreage, and favorable market conditions.
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