Rice exports up in volume, down in value for 2015
(VOV) - Preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) released on December 28 show that overseas rice shipments for 2015 jumped 5.8% on-year in volume to 6.7 million metric tons.
MARD said the overall value of those exports dipped 2.9% for the year to US$2.85 billion, with prices for the year averaging US$425.83 per metric ton, down 8.05% compared to 2014.
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China remained the top export market, accounting for right at one-third of market share.