Rice price today May 21: High export rice price, China increases imports sharply

Rice price today 5/21

As of May 21, the price of 5% broken rice from Vietnam remained at $397 per ton, remaining stable and maintaining its competitiveness. Although lower than Thailand’s $404 per ton, this price is still higher than the same type of rice from India and Pakistan, which only fluctuated between $382 and $387 per ton. This is a positive signal for the Vietnamese rice brand in the international market.

In China – one of the important export markets – rice import demand increased sharply in March, reaching 240,000 tons, more than double the previous month. Vietnam dominated with nearly 40% market share, equivalent to 94,900 tons, far surpassing Thailand, Myanmar, India and other countries. The majority of imports were polished rice, showing that China still prefers highly processed products.

However, the domestic Chinese market is currently in a slow consumption phase. Rice auctions at minimum purchase prices are still taking place, but the transaction rate is very low. The supply situation of old-crop rice is clearly differentiated between regions: many regions have run out of resources, while dealers are still holding on to inventory, pushing prices up. However, due to weak demand and slow purchasing speed, the market has not had any major fluctuations, even during the period of stockpiling for the Duanwu Festival.

The new rice crop in China is in the planting and growing stage, but is facing many difficulties due to the weather. Some areas have recorded local droughts such as Guangxi, while Japonica rice growing areas such as Jilin have experienced heavy rains causing minor flooding. Although the quality has not been seriously affected, the progress of planting has been affected, forcing Chinese enterprises to closely monitor the development of the crop.

Rice export price today 5/21

Rice prices today, May 21, 2025, recorded positive signals in the domestic market when raw rice prices tended to increase slightly, while by-products continued to increase strongly. The export market still maintained a stable competitive position in the region.

In the Mekong Delta, rice prices fluctuated slightly and the market traded in small volumes. Fresh rice prices were relatively stable. Specifically, IR 504 raw rice increased by about VND50/kg, currently fluctuating from VND8,250 to VND8,350/kg. CL 555 raw rice is priced between VND8,600 and VND8,800/kg. OM 380 and OM 18 rice varieties maintained prices from VND8,000 to VND8,100/kg and VND10,200 to VND10,400/kg, respectively. Jasmine rice remained at VND17,000 to VND18,000/kg.

Rice prices at retail markets are stable, with fragrant rice commonly priced at VND18,000 to VND22,000 per kilogram, and regular rice at around VND15,000 to VND16,000 per kilogram. Thai fragrant rice is priced at VND20,000 to VND22,000 per kilogram, while Jasmine rice is listed at VND22,000 per kilogram. Nang Nhen specialty rice continues to hold the highest price, at VND28,000 per kilogram.

The glutinous rice segment has not seen any major fluctuations. IR 4625 glutinous rice (dried) fluctuates from VND9,700 to VND9,900 per kg, while other fresh and dried glutinous rice varieties maintain prices from VND7,700 to VND8,000 per kg.

By-products witnessed a clear increase. The price of OM 5451 broken rice is currently at 7,500 to 7,600 VND/kg. Notably, the price of bran increased by 200 VND/kg, reaching 7,900 to 8,200 VND/kg. The price of rice husk fluctuates from 1,000 to 1,150 VND/kg.

Regarding domestic rice prices, according to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of An Giang province, rice prices are relatively stable. OM 380 rice (fresh) fluctuates from 5,300 to 5,500 VND/kg. OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 rice remain at 6,800 to 7,000 VND/kg. IR 50404 rice is at 5,300 to 5,500 VND/kg, OM 5451 is between 6,000 and 6,200 VND/kg and Nang Hoa 9 remains within the range of 6,550 to 7,000 VND/kg.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/gia-lua-gao-hom-nay-21-5-gia-gao-xuat-khau-cao-trung-quoc-tang-manh-nhap-khau-3155201.html