Rice exports hit US$1.302 billion in five months
(VOV) -Vietnam exported 2.858 million tonnes of rice from January 1 to June 6, earning US$1.302 billion.
According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), the 70,516-tonne shipment in the first week of June was estimated at US$33.387 million.
Rice prices in the Mekong Delta region currently hover around VND4,850-5,200/kg.
On the domestic market, the average price of 5% broken rice is VND6,500-6,600/kg, and that of 25% broken rice VND6,100-6,200/kg.