1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:April 08,2025 Report Number:PK2025-0003 Report Name:Grain and Feed Annual Country:Pakistan Post:Islama

2、bad Report Category:Grain and Feed Prepared By:Asmat Raza Approved By:Christopher Rittgers Report Highlights:Wheat production is projected to fall to 27.5 million tons in 2025/26 due to a decrease in cultivated area and extremely dry weather.This shortfall in domestic production is expected to lead

3、to increased imports,forecast at 1.7 million tons.On the other hand,rice production is anticipated to reach 9.8 million tons,driven by strong export demand and positive returns,although this remains dependent on the replenishment of irrigation water storage levels.With this supply outlook,rice expor

4、ts are expected to stay robust at 5.8 million tons.Meanwhile,corn production in 2025/26 is forecast to rise to 9.6 million tons,supported by an increase in cultivated area and assuming average yields.Executive Summary Based on an estimated 7 percent decrease in area,and assuming 5-year average yield

5、,wheat production in 2025/2026 is forecast at 27.5 million tons,thirteen percent lower than the record 2024/25 production.Low prices,the governments decision to stop procuring wheat at guaranteed prices,and dry weather are the primary reasons for the decline in wheat area and expected decline in out

6、put.Wheat consumption in 2025/26 is forecast at 31.9 million tons,up slightly in line with population growth.Given this consumption forecast and based on expected production of 27.5 million tons and large carry-over stocks,2025/26 imports are forecast at 1.7 million tons.Wheat and wheat flour prices