Rice exports surged, rice production remained stable.

In An Giang , the price of OM 5451 rice ranges from 5,700 to 5,900 VND/kg. Dai Thom 8 and OM 18 rice remain at 6,400 to 6,600 VND/kg. IR 50404 rice is around 5,500 to 5,700 VND/kg. Notably, OM 380 rice increased by 300 VND, reaching 5,500 to 5,800 VND/kg. Nang Hoa 9 rice continues to be stable at 6,300 to 6,500 VND/kg.

In some provinces like Bac Lieu, trading activity is more vibrant. Farmers are offering more fragrant rice for sale, while traders are actively inquiring about purchases. In Kien Giang , Japonica rice prices have edged up slightly, indicating increased demand. In Dong Thap, the rice market remains stable, with consistent and steady buying and selling.

In the raw rice group, the price of IR 504 rice remained at 7,700 – 7,800 VND/kg. OM 380 fluctuated from 7,500 to 7,600 VND/kg, while 5451 raw rice was higher, at 8,600 – 8,750 VND/kg. Finished OM 380 rice is currently priced at 8,800 – 9,000 VND/kg, and IR 504 rice fluctuates from 9,500 – 9,700 VND/kg.

Prices for by-products also remained stable. Broken rice (grades 3-4) was being purchased at 6,600 – 6,700 VND/kg. Rice bran fetched a higher price, ranging from 9,000 – 10,000 VND/kg.

In localities like An Giang, the supply of rice to the market is fairly consistent. Warehouses continue to buy fragrant rice, while transactions for common white rice are slower. In Lap Vo (Dong Thap), the supply is low but prices remain stable. The Sa Dec and Cai Be areas ( Tien Giang ) also recorded sluggish transactions, with no price fluctuations.

Retail prices at markets remain unchanged. Nang Nhen rice still holds the highest price at 28,000 VND/kg. Regular rice maintains a price of 15,000 to 16,000 VND/kg. Fragrant rice varieties such as Jasmine, Huong Lai, Nang Hoa, Thai long-grain, Japanese, etc., range from 18,000 to 22,000 VND/kg.

While domestic rice prices remained stable, the export rice market witnessed a significant price increase. According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), 5% broken rice increased by $2 to $400/ton. 25% broken rice remained unchanged at $369/ton. 100% broken rice saw a sharp increase of $12, reaching $325/ton. This is considered a positive sign, especially in the context of the export market entering a phase of supply competition.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/gia-lua-gao-ngay-27-3-gao-xuat-khau-tang-manh-lua-on-dinh-3151517.html