India’s subsidised rice fails to dent Pakistan’s exports

India’s subsidised rice fails to dent Pakistan’s exports

New Delhi’s cheap rice strategy faces WTO heat, market blowback.

Pakistan’s rice exports remain stable as India offers subsidized prices

Pakistani rice exporters have maintained their position in the global market despite heavy subsidies and lower prices offered by India. As per details, Pakistan’s rice exports have remained largely unaffected by India’s subsidized exports, mainly due to exporters’ emphasis on consistency and high standards. India recently returned to the global rice market after a two-year ban imposed for domestic food security. Following the removal of these re…

Pakistan Shrugs Off Indian Rice Subsidy Push as Exports Held Strong

India re-entered the global rice market after a two-year export pause aimed at securing domestic food supplies. With this return, Indian media and trade observers predicted a major disruption for Pakistan’s thriving rice exports, especially given India’s use of government subsidies to drive down prices. Contrary to expectations, Pakistan’s rice export industry remained largely unaffected. From July to September 2024, before India resumed exports…

Pakistan fends off Indian subsidy challenge in global rice market

Pakistan’s rice exporters have maintained their global market position despite India’s aggressive re-entry with subsidized, low-cost rice. India had suspended rice exports for two years, citing domestic food security concerns. When it lifted the ban in September 2024, Indian media projected a sharp decline in Pakistan’s rice trade. These projections failed to materialize. Between July and September 2024, Pakistan exported an average of 550,000 t…