Pakistan’s rice exports to China exceeded $62 million in 2025, driven by shipments of semi- or wholly milled rice and continued demand for broken rice across multiple Chinese provincial markets, Gwadar Pro reported referring data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

GACC data showed Pakistan exported about 157.74 million kg of rice to China in 2025. Semi- or wholly milled rice (HS 10063020) accounted for the bulk of shipments at 110.10 million kg, generating $46.86 million in export earnings. Broken rice categories totalled about 47.63 million kg and made up the remainder of the value.

The southern province of Guangdong was the largest destination for Pakistani rice, importing around 61.8 million kg across milled and broken rice categories, with a combined value of more than $26 million. Shipments included large volumes of semi- or wholly milled rice, as well as broken rice used mainly in food processing.

Beijing ranked as the second-largest market, importing about 42.93 million kg of semi- or wholly milled rice worth $15.48 million, reflecting steady demand in the capital for consumer-grade rice. Other destinations included Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Heilongjiang, underscoring the widening geographic spread of Pakistani rice across China’s domestic market.

By product, semi- or wholly milled rice dominated exports, followed by broken rice with grain length of at least 6 mm and broken rice with grain length below 6 mm. The mix has allowed Pakistan to serve both retail consumption and processing demand in China, according to Gwadar Pro. Trade analysts say Pakistan’s growing rice footprint in China reflects competitive pricing, improved milling standards and more stable supply chains.

With Guangdong and Beijing anchoring demand and inland provinces expanding purchases, shipments are expected to remain steady, supported by deeper agricultural trade cooperation between the two countries.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China