Export Rice from Pakistan to Malaysia
Malaysia imported US$775M of rice (HS 1006) in 2025. India supplied US$204M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$128M, a gap of US$76.3M. Pakistan's share of the market is 16%.
That gap matters: buyers in Malaysia already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Malaysia grew 50% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Malaysia rates 73 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 20th 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 Malaysia as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 73/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$127.62M
- From India (2025)
- US$203.87M
- Market size
- US$774.71M
- Check before you export
- Meat and many processed foods need halal certification recognised by Malaysia's halal authority before they can be imported.
How much rice does Malaysia import?
Malaysia imported US$775M of rice (HS 1006) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export rice to Malaysia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$128M of rice to Malaysia in 2025, 16% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Malaysia for rice?
India leads: US$204M against Pakistan's US$128M in 2025, a gap of US$76.3M.
How can I start exporting rice to Malaysia?
Confirm your HS code, check Malaysia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Malaysia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Malaysia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.