Cultivating Growth: Production Snapshot
Pakistan's rice production shows consistent growth, driven by increasing cultivation area and yield improvements.
The Heartlands of Rice
Distinct ecological zones across Pakistan nurture a rich diversity of world-renowned rice varieties.
Punjab
Central:
Super Basmati, Basmati 385, Basmati 515, Basmati 2000.
Southern:
Basmati 198, Super Basmati, PS-2, KS-282.
Sindh
Upper:
IR-6, DR-82, DR-83, Sada Hayat, Sarshar.
Lower:
IR-6, Shadab, Shua-92, Khushboo-95.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Mountainous (Swat):
JP-5, Kashmir Nafees, Swat-l, Swat-II, Dilrosh-97.
Plains:
IR-6, KS-282, KSK-133, KSK-434.
Balochistan
Eastern Areas:
IR-6, DR-83, Sarshar, Sada Hayat, Shahkar and rice hybrids.
Feeding the World: Export Performance
Pakistan is a key player in the global rice market, with strong export volumes and values, especially for its world-renowned Basmati rice.
