pak-china-us3r By Zafar Hussain
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, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).
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.
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.
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.
