VOV.VN - Vietnam's rice export prices have reached the highest levels globally, surpassing those of other leading rice exporters such as India, Thailand, and Pakistan, reported the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Despite a temporary halt in rice import from the Philippines, Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to exceed 8.2 million tonnes for the whole year, bolstered by rising shipments to such markets as Bangladesh, China, and South Africa.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent directive to boost rice exports underscores that Vietnam’s rice industry still faces significant challenges requiring long-term, sustainable solutions focused on quality and competitive advantage.

Vietnam’s rice exports are projected to reach at least 8 million tonnes in 2025, positioning the country as the world’s second-largest exporter for the first time, according to Do Ha Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam surpassed Thailand to become the world’s second largest rice exporter in the first half of 2025, behind only India, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese rice businesses are required to diversity export markets and input sources to navigate shifting global demand and tariff challenges, towards the US$5.7 billion export target this year, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE).

Vietnam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market.

As concerns mount over the potential for disruptions to global trade, a new study published in the journal Nature Food has identified Vietnam as one of the few countries with a high level of food self-sufficiency, capable of withstanding major interruptions to food imports and exports worldwide.

As Canada seeks to diversify its supply sources and reduce dependence on a single partner like the US, Vietnamese rice enterprises are presented with a golden opportunity to expand their share in this market.

Vietnam shipped US$6.28 billion worth of agro-forestry-fishery products abroad in May, propelling the cumulative total for the first five months of the year to US$28.04 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.6% and 15.1%, respectively, heard a press conference in Hanoi on June 3.