Rice price today August 19: Raw rice price increases slightly, export maintains record high

Rice prices today increased by 50-100 VND/kg for some types, late-season rice fluctuated little; Vietnam's rice exports continued to maintain the highest price in the world.

Raw rice market

In the Mekong Delta region, raw rice prices increased slightly by VND50-100/kg. IR 504 rice increased to VND8,400-8,600/kg, OM 380 fluctuated at VND8,250-8,350/kg. Other types such as CL 555 (VND8,650-8,750/kg), OM 5451 (VND9,500-9,650/kg), OM 18 (VND9,600-9,700/kg) remained stable.

Retail rice price

In the household market, the retail price of rice fluctuated little. Regular rice was at 13,000 - 14,000 VND/kg, Jasmine rice was 17,000 - 18,000 VND/kg, Thai fragrant rice was 20,000 - 22,000 VND/kg, and Huong Lai rice was 22,000 VND/kg. Nang Nhen rice was still the most expensive, at 28,000 VND/kg.

Domestic rice market

End-of-season supply is still low, transactions are slow. Dai Thom 8, Nang Hoa 9, OM 18 rice fluctuates at 6,000 - 6,200 VND/kg; OM 5451 at 5,900 - 6,000 VND/kg; IR 50404 from 5,700 - 5,800 VND/kg. Japanese rice remains at a high price of 7,800 - 8,000 VND/kg, while dried Nang Nhen rice reaches 20,000 VND/kg.

Glutinous rice price today

Sticky rice products remain stable. IR 4625 sticky rice (fresh) fluctuates at 7,300 - 7,500 VND/kg, IR 4625 sticky rice (dried) at 9,500 - 9,700 VND/kg, 3-month-old dry sticky rice at 9,600 - 9,700 VND/kg.

By-product price

By-products remain unchanged from yesterday. Dry bran is at 6,200 - 6,300 VND/kg, fragrant rice bran is 7,500 - 7,700 VND/kg, rice husk is 1,400 - 1,600 VND/kg.

Export market

Vietnam's rice export prices continue to be the highest among major exporting countries. 5% broken rice remains at $395/ton, 25% broken rice at $371/ton and 100% broken rice at $339/ton. In comparison, the same type of rice from India is at $379/ton, Pakistan at $365/ton, and Thailand is the lowest at $362/ton.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/gia-lua-gao-hom-nay-19-8-gao-nguyen-lieu-nhich-nhe-xuat-khau-giu-ky-luc-cao-3299765.html