Rice prices today, May 26th: High-quality rice continues to hold its peak.

VHO - Prices for OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 rice varieties continue to remain high in the highlands, while domestic trading is slow. The market is supported by exports but a strong, widespread increase is unlikely.

On May 26th, the rice market in the Mekong Delta continued to record high prices for high-quality rice. However, domestic purchasing power has not improved significantly, resulting in sluggish trading activity.

Given the limited supply and sustained strong export performance, the divergence between rice for export and the general market is expected to continue.

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Today's rice prices: High-quality rice varieties maintain high levels.

Rice prices in many localities in the Mekong Delta region remain stable, especially in highland areas, for export-oriented varieties. OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 are still the two varieties that maintain the best prices thanks to stable demand from processing and export businesses.

However, trading activity in An Giang , Dong Thap, Can Tho, Ca Mau, and Vinh Long remains relatively slow as farmers continue to hold onto their stock, waiting for better prices.

Rice price list today (May 26, 2026)

Rice varieties	Price (VND/kg)	Trend
OM 18 (fresh)	6,500 – 6,700	Keep it high
Fragrant Dai Thom 8 (fresh)	6,500 – 6,700	Keep it high
OM 5451 (fresh)	5,800 – 6,000	Stable
IR 50404 (fresh)	5,400 – 5,500	Passing by
OM 34 (fresh)	5,100 – 5,200	Passing by

Raw rice prices remain stable due to low trading volume.

In the raw rice segment, prices generally remained relatively stable as purchasing warehouses maintained minimal operations. The amount of rice arriving at ports in Sa Dec or An Cu ( Dong Thap ) was not large, but prices remained stable.

Raw rice price list

type of rice	Price (VND/kg)
OM 5451	9,550 – 9,650
Fragrance Channel 8	9,200 – 9,400
OM 18	8,700 – 8,850
IR 504	8,400 – 8,550
OM 380	7,500 – 7,600
Scented squirrel	7,500 – 7,600
Finished IR 504 rice	10,750 – 10,900

Rice exports continue to be a pillar of the market.

Vietnam's export rice prices continue to maintain a competitive advantage in the fragrant rice and high-quality rice categories. This is considered a crucial factor in raising domestic rice prices, especially for rice intended for export.

In the context of increasing regional competition, the ability to maintain quality and stable supply will determine the market's potential for price increases in the coming period.

Rice price forecast for May 26th: Unlikely to rise sharply, but no downward pressure yet.

Analysts predict that the prices of high-quality rice varieties such as OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 are likely to remain high in the short term due to limited supply and stable export demand.

However, slow domestic trading and cautious sentiment from purchasing businesses make it unlikely that the market will experience a widespread and significant price increase.

The most notable trend today is differentiation:

• Rice for export: Prices remain favorable.
• Common rice varieties: Remain stable or experience slight fluctuations.
• Raw rice: Difficult to break through when transaction volumes remain low.

If import demand from Asian markets continues to improve, prices of high-quality rice could receive further support in the near future.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/kinh-te/gia-lua-gao-hom-nay-265-lua-chat-luong-cao-tiep-tuc-giu-dinh-231506.html