Rice prices today, January 8th: Mixed increases and decreases.

Today, January 8, 2025, rice prices in the Mekong Delta region are fluctuating, with low market volume, slight price changes for all types of rice, and a continued decline in fresh paddy prices.

Today, January 8, 2025, rice prices in the Mekong Delta region showed mixed trends, with some rice varieties continuing their downward trend compared to yesterday.

Rice prices today, January 8th: Prices fluctuate. Photo: Thanh Minh.

Specifically, regarding rice, according to updates from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of An Giang province, the price of IR 504 raw rice has increased by 150 VND, fluctuating between 7,650 and 7,750 VND/kg; while the price of IR 504 finished rice has decreased by 100 VND, fluctuating between 9,800 and 10,000 VND/kg.

Regarding by-products, the prices of various by-product items have also decreased, fluctuating between 5,950 and 7,400 VND/kg. Currently, the price of fragrant rice bran ranges from 7,200 to 7,400 VND/kg; the price of dry rice bran ranges from 5,950 to 6,050 VND/kg.

Observations in various localities today indicate low rice supply and slow transactions. In Lap Vo - Vam Cong ( Dong Thap ), rice is arriving sporadically, warehouses are buying little, and prices have increased slightly compared to yesterday. In Sa Dec (Dong Thap), rice is arriving sporadically, and prices of all types of rice have edged up slightly again.

At Sa Dec market (Dong Thap province), the supply of rice is low, prices of all types of rice have increased slightly, and warehouses are buying sporadically. At An Cu (Cai Be district, Tien Giang province), the supply is slow, there are few buyers, and prices of all types of rice have increased slightly.

At retail markets, rice prices remained stable compared to yesterday. Regular rice fluctuated between 16,000 and 17,000 VND/kg. Currently, Nang Nhen rice has the highest listed price at 28,000 VND/kg; fragrant rice is offered at a higher price ranging from 20,000 to 22,000 VND/kg; Jasmine rice at 18,000 to 20,000 VND/kg; Nang Hoa rice at 21,500 VND/kg; long-grain Thai fragrant rice at 20,000 to 22,000 VND/kg; Huong Lai rice at 22,000 VND/kg; common white rice at 17,500 VND/kg; Taiwanese fragrant rice at 21,000 VND/kg; regular Soc rice at 18,500 VND/kg; Soc Thai rice at 21,000 VND/kg; and Japanese rice at 22,500 VND/kg.

Similarly, regarding rice, according to updates from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of An Giang province, the current prices are as follows: IR 50404 rice (fresh) decreased by 100 VND, fluctuating between 7,200 - 7,300 VND/kg; OM 5451 rice decreased by 200 VND, fluctuating between 7,600 - 7,800 VND/kg; OM 18 rice (fresh) decreased by 200 VND, fluctuating between 7,800 - 8,000 VND/kg; OM 380 rice is at 6,600 - 6,700 VND/kg; Nang Hoa 9 rice is at 9,200 VND/kg; and Nhat rice is at 7,800 - 8,000 VND/kg.

Observations in many localities today indicate slow trading of newly harvested rice due to the continuous fluctuations in rice prices. In An Giang, farmers are offering early winter-spring rice for sale sporadically in Tri Ton, but many traders are still hesitant to buy new rice.

In Bac Lieu, demand has improved, and prices remained relatively stable this morning. In Soc Trang, although rice quality is good, demand has increased slightly from yesterday afternoon until now. In Dong Thap, farmers are offering lower prices, but there are few buyers.

On the export market, Vietnam's rice export prices today decreased slightly compared to the beginning of the week. According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), the current price of 5% broken rice is 460 USD/ton; 25% broken rice is 432 USD/ton; and 100% broken rice is 327 USD/ton.

Rice price list today, January 8, 2025

Rice/rice variety	Unit of measurement	Trader's purchase price (VND)	Increase/Decrease compared to yesterday (VND)
Fragrant Pavilion 8	kg	7,800 - 8,000	-200
OM 18	kg	7,800 - 8,000	-200
IR 504	kg	7,200 - 7,300	-100
OM 5451	kg	7,600 - 7,800	- 200
Flower Girl 9	kg	9,200	But
Japanese rice	kg	7,800 - 8,000	But
OM 380	kg	6,600 - 6,700	But
IR 504 raw rice	kg	7,650 - 7,750	+150
TP 504 Rice	kg	9,800 - 10,000	-100

* This information is for reference only.

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