152 traders qualified to export rice

According to information from the Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade, there are currently 152 traders nationwide qualified to export rice and have been granted certificates.

Among them, Ho Chi Minh City is at the top with 35 enterprises; followed by Can Tho with 33 enterprises; Long An has 20 enterprises; Dong Thap, An Giang and Hanoi have 14, 13 and 11 enterprises respectively. Some localities have only 1 enterprise exporting rice, such as Bac Lieu, Binh Dinh, Ha Nam, Ha Tinh, Hau Giang, Nghe An, Tay Ninh, Da Nang and Hue.

Compared to the list announced by the Import-Export Department earlier this year, the number of traders qualified to do rice export business has decreased by 6.

Statistics from the Customs Department show that in the first quarter of 2025, the country's rice exports reached nearly 2.31 million tons, bringing in 1.21 billion USD, up 5.82% in volume but down 15.5% in value compared to the same period in 2024. The average export price of rice in the first quarter of the year was 522 USD/ton, down 20.18%.

The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) forecasts that rice exports in 2025 may only reach 7.5 million tons, down from the record of more than 9 million tons in 2024. Rice export output may decrease, but if the amount of ST24, ST25, and high-quality fragrant rice can be increased, the value of rice exports will still increase.

According to experts, to export rice sustainably, help Vietnamese rice maintain its price and conquer demanding importers, it is necessary to continuously improve quality, diversify varieties, increase production of fragrant rice, convert production towards sustainability, and strictly control the issue of chemical residue.

( According to www.sggp.org.vn )

Source: https://baoapbac.vn/kinh-te/202505/152-thuong-nhan-du-dieu-kien-xuat-khau-gao-1041506/