Pak rice 20 pc share in Saudi market restored

By: Our Staff Reporter | April 11, 2009 |
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Pakistan has received big orders for rice exports, which is expected to restore its 20pc share in the Saudi market.
Rice Exporters Association (REA) chairman, Rahim Janoo told a TV channel that Saudi traders have placed big orders for the purchase of 'sehla rice, but presently its volume and amount could not be divulged. He further said that export of Pakistani 'sehla rice would succeed in restoring 20pc Saudi market share. Pakistans rice exports to SArab significantly fell, when the exporters had started shipping 'sehla rice instead of basmati.

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