Export Rice from Pakistan to Yemen
Yemen imported US$273M of rice (HS 1006) in 2024. India supplied US$393M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$17.2M, a gap of US$376M. Pakistan's share of the market is 6.3%.
That gap matters: buyers in Yemen already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Yemen fell 7% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, Yemen rates 74 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 19th 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 Yemen as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 74/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$17.23M
- From India (2025)
- US$392.89M
- Market size
- US$272.81M
- Check before you export
- Conflict affects ports, payments and insurance. Use secure payment terms and reputable importers.
- Check before you export
- Food exports need halal certification and the importing country's conformity approval.
How much rice does Yemen import?
Yemen imported US$273M of rice (HS 1006) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export rice to Yemen?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$17.2M of rice to Yemen in 2025, 6.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Yemen for rice?
India leads: US$393M against Pakistan's US$17.2M in 2025, a gap of US$376M.
How can I start exporting rice to Yemen?
Confirm your HS code, check Yemen's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Yemen as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Yemen Global Trade profile explain the next steps.