Vietnam’s rice exports reach US$2.91 billion in eight months
Vietnam exported an estimated 6.03 million tonnes of rice worth nearly US$2.91 billion in the first eight months of 2026, down 5% in volume and 10.7% in value year-on-year, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
However, rice export prices have shown signs of recovery since July. The average export price in July reached US$511 per tonne, up 5.8% year-on-year, marking the first annual increase this year.
For the first eight months, the average export price stood at US$481.5 per tonne, down 5.9% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s rice export value for the full year is forecast at around US$3.94 billion, about 4% lower than in 2025. The recovery in export prices since July is expected to help improve turnover in the final months of the year.
Meanwhile, the country’s coffee exports are expected to remain positive in the final months of 2026, supported by improved supply and steady demand.
Vietnamese rice exports shift focus from price to quality
VOV.VN - Amid persistent volatility in the global rice market, Vietnamese exporters are urged to keep a close watch on trade policies and demand in key markets, while adjusting export plans, upgrading product quality and diversifying markets to boost the value of shipments.
