Iraq Basmati Rice Import: A Huge Opportunity Pakistani Exporters Are Missing
Iraq imports over 1.2 million tons of rice annually, and basmati demand from Pakistan is structurally under-supplied. Here is why: Iraq depends on imported rice for nearly 100% of its consumption, while Pakistani exporters still prioritize UAE, Saudi Arabia, and EU markets instead of long-term Iraqi contracts backed by stable institutional buyers. What is Iraq…