Export Rice from Pakistan to Iraq
Iraq imported US$482M of rice (HS 1006) in 2024. India supplied US$771M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$1.4M, a gap of US$770M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.3%.
That gap matters: buyers in Iraq already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Iraq grew 125% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Iraq rates 93 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 3rd 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 Iraq as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 93/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$1.42M
- From India (2025)
- US$771.35M
- Market size
- US$481.83M
- Check before you export
- Iraq's latest full import statistics are for 2024. Payment and security conditions vary by region; use letters of credit where possible.
- Check before you export
- Food exports need halal certification and the importing country's conformity approval.
How much rice does Iraq import?
Iraq imported US$482M of rice (HS 1006) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export rice to Iraq?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.4M of rice to Iraq in 2025, 0.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Iraq for rice?
India leads: US$771M against Pakistan's US$1.4M in 2025, a gap of US$770M.
How can I start exporting rice to Iraq?
Confirm your HS code, check Iraq's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Iraq as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Iraq Global Trade profile explain the next steps.