Vietnam: Rice prices remain stable even as raw rice export prices rise

• Vietnam export raw rice prices rise by VND 100/kg 
• Mekong Delta rice prices remain stable amid slow trading

Mekong Delta rice prices remained largely stable on 14 August 2026, while prices of export-oriented raw rice increased by VND 100/kg for selected varieties. Vietnamese export prices were unchanged, with trading activity remaining cautious amid limited supply and weak demand in some areas.

Export raw rice prices increase

In the Mekong Delta, prices of several export-oriented raw rice varieties increased slightly. IR 504 export raw rice rose by VND 100/kg to VND 9,900–10,000/kg, while CL 555 increased by VND 100/kg to VND 10,000–10,100/kg. OM 5451 raw rice was quoted at VND 9,300–9,400/kg, OM 18 at VND 8,700–8,850/kg, Dai Thom 8 at VND 9,200–9,400/kg and OM 380 at VND 7,500–7,600/kg. Soc Thom export raw rice was also quoted at VND 7,500–7,600/kg.

Rice trading remains slow

Rice trading activity remained subdued across several Mekong Delta locations. In An Giang, white rice transactions were slow, while prices of other varieties remained mostly stable. In Sa Dec, (Dong Thap) bulk rice supply was limited, with warehouses maintaining steady stocks and prices showing little movement. In An Cu, warehouses were purchasing slowly and mainly selecting higher-quality rice.

Fresh paddy prices remain stable

Fresh rice prices in An Giang were largely unchanged. IR 50404 was quoted at VND 6,300–6,400/kg, OM 5451 at VND 6,700–6,800/kg, Dai Thom 8 at VND 6,900–7,000/kg and OM 18 at VND 6,900–7,000/kg. OM 34 was priced at VND 6,100–6,300/kg. Supply remained relatively abundant in several areas, while fragrant rice and sticky rice prices showed some downward pressure.

By-product prices edge higher

Rice by-product prices ranged from around VND 7,450–8,800/kg. Fragrant rice bran increased by VND 100/kg to VND 8,700–8,800/kg, while regular rice bran was quoted at VND 7,450–7,600/kg.

Vietnamese export prices unchanged

Vietnamese rice export prices remained unchanged from the previous day, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA). Fragrant rice with 5% broken grains was quoted at $500–505/tonne (t), while fragrant rice with 100% broken grains stood at $370–374/tonne (t). Jasmine rice was offered at $538–542/tonne (t). On the broader Asian market, Thailand’s 5% broken rice was quoted at $450–454/tonne (t) and 100% broken rice at $374–378/tonne (t). India’s 5% broken rice was priced at $360–364/tonne (t), while 100% broken rice was quoted at $292–296/tonne (t).

Outlook

Rice prices across the Asian export market are expected to remain largely stable in the near term, with cautious buying activity and elevated energy and logistics costs continuing to influence market sentiment. Limited supply in some Vietnamese markets could provide support to prices, while movements in Indian and Thai export prices will remain important for regional competitiveness and buyer demand.