ST24, ST25 rice varieties become increasingly popular globally
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s ST24 and ST25 rice exports witnessed robust growth during the first half of the year despite a downward trend in the international market.
Statistics by the General Department of Vietnam Customs indicate that the country exported approximately three million tonnes of rice worth US$1.64 billion throughout the reviewed period, down 14.8% in volume and 4.7% in value year on year.
During the five-month period, the export of ST24 rice which is among the top three best rice in the world, recorded a surge of 800% to reach 23,560 tonnes, while the export of ST25 rice, the world’s best rice recognized in 2019, soared by 1,470% to 2,570 tonnes.
Customs data show approximately 90% of ST24 rice has been shipped to China, and almost 100% of ST25 rice has been exported to the United States.
According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), the export volume of ST24 and ST25 rice has increased considerably due to a gradual rise of supply sources, while there continues to be a high demand for these varieties in the international market.
Along with the US market, consumers in the EU has shown a keen interest in ST25 rice. However, ST25 rice has yet to be listed among the nine fragrant rice varieties exported to the EU as it has only started to become known globally since 2019 after winning the world's best rice contest.
