Pakistan: Grain and Feed Update

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   PK2024-0007
Reflecting recently released government of Pakistan official data, the 2024/25 wheat production estimate is increased to a record 31.4 million tons. The 2024/25 rice production forecast is increased from 9.5 to a record 10 million tons due to good planting conditions, better prospective profitability compared to alternate crops, and adequate irrigation water supplies. Based on the sustained strong pace of shipments, the 2023/24 rice export forecast is increased from 5.9 to a record 6.3 million tons.

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