VOV.VN - Vietnam exported approximately 3.03 million tonnes of rice worth US$1.65 billion during the first half of the year with the average rice export price increasing 11.7% to roughly US$544.4 per tonne, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is anticipated to become the world’s third largest rice exporter next year with an estimated export volume reaching 6.3 million tonnes, according to the projection made by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

VOV.VN - By recording high export prices coupled with a consistent increase in orders, Vietnamese rice exports are projected to continue witnessing an upward trajectory during the second quarter against the previous quarter, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rice exports are anticipated to continue rising during the second half of the year due to high demand for the staple caused by the complicated nature of the COVID-19 pandemic globally, according to industry insiders.

The Philippines’s lowering tariffs on imported rice would open up opportunities for Vietnam to maintain stable supply of the product for the country and helping it stabilise the domestic market, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Vietnamese rice exporters have been urged to play a more active role in utilising free trade agreements (FTAs) to which Vietnam is a party to boost falling exports.

VOV.VN - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has anticipated that Vietnam would maintain its position as the world’s second biggest rice exporter this year.

VOV.VN - China has moved to increase its import of rice from several Asian countries, including Vietnam, during the opening months of the year.

In order to take advantage of FTAs ​​and increase the Vietnamese rice export market share at more competitive prices, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will continue to coordinate with ministries, branches and the Vietnam Food Association to help businesses effectively implement the deals and make the most of markets such as the RoK and the EU.

VOV.VN - The price of Vietnamese 5% broken rice has dropped to between US$485 to US$495 per tonne over the past week, marking its lowest level since December 10 last year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.