Rice imports cross Rs 32.5 billion in nine months

The country imported paddy and rice worth over Rs 32.51 billion during the review period. Data from the Department of Customs shows that 638,787 tons of rice-related products were brought in. Imports of Basmati rice rose to 59,819 tons valued at Rs 6.81 billion, while paddy seed imports nearly tripled to 851 tons worth Rs 380 million.