Export Rice from Pakistan to Kuwait
Kuwait imported US$290M of rice (HS 1006) in 2025. India supplied US$185M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$1.9M, a gap of US$183M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.7%.
That gap matters: buyers in Kuwait already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Kuwait grew 4% between 2020 and 2025, which points to a steady trade relationship.
On our opportunity score, Kuwait rates 74 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 18th 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 Kuwait as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 74/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$1.95M
- From India (2025)
- US$185.08M
- Market size
- US$289.81M
- Check before you export
- Food imports need halal certification and Kuwaiti or GCC conformity approval.
How much rice does Kuwait import?
Kuwait imported US$290M of rice (HS 1006) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export rice to Kuwait?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.9M of rice to Kuwait in 2025, 0.7% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Kuwait for rice?
India leads: US$185M against Pakistan's US$1.9M in 2025, a gap of US$183M.
How can I start exporting rice to Kuwait?
Confirm your HS code, check Kuwait's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Kuwait as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Kuwait Global Trade profile explain the next steps.