Export Rice from Pakistan to Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire imported US$1.10B of rice (HS 1006) in 2025. India supplied US$392M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$69.0M, a gap of US$323M. Pakistan's share of the market is 6.3%.
That gap matters: buyers in Côte d'Ivoire already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Côte d'Ivoire grew 335% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Côte d'Ivoire rates 90 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 4th of 98 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list rice with Côte d'Ivoire as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 90/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$69.03M
- From India (2025)
- US$391.73M
- Market size
- US$1101.53M
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much rice does Côte d'Ivoire import?
Côte d'Ivoire imported US$1.10B of rice (HS 1006) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export rice to Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$69.0M of rice to Côte d'Ivoire in 2025, 6.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Côte d'Ivoire for rice?
India leads: US$392M against Pakistan's US$69.0M in 2025, a gap of US$323M.
How can I start exporting rice to Côte d'Ivoire?
Confirm your HS code, check Côte d'Ivoire's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Côte d'Ivoire as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Côte d'Ivoire Global Trade profile explain the next steps.