Rice prices reversed course and rose sharply.

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta region today, March 5th, showed slight fluctuations. Market volume was good, rice prices remained stable, while some types of fresh paddy reversed course and increased sharply.

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta region today, March 5, 2025, remained relatively stable. Prices for most rice varieties were fairly consistent, while some types of fresh paddy rice reversed course and increased sharply compared to the beginning of the week.

Rice prices today, March 5th: Fresh paddy prices reverse course and rise sharply, while prices of other types of rice remain relatively stable. Photo: Thanh Minh

According to updates from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of An Giang province, the current prices for rice are as follows: OM 380 raw rice ranges from 7,800 to 8,000 VND/kg; OM 18 raw rice ranges from 9,300 to 9,500 VND/kg; IR 504 raw rice ranges from 8,100 to 8,200 VND/kg; 5451 raw rice ranges from 8,500 to 8,600 VND/kg; finished OM 380 rice ranges from 8,800 to 9,000 VND/kg; and finished IR 504 rice ranges from 9,500 to 9,700 VND/kg.

Regarding by-products, prices range from approximately 5,550 to 7,300 VND/kg. Currently, the price of fragrant rice bran is fluctuating between 7,100 and 7,300 VND/kg; the price of dry rice bran is fluctuating between 5,550 and 5,700 VND/kg, compared to the end of last week.

According to reports from various localities today, the supply is quite good and prices are relatively stable. In Lap Vo ( Dong Thap ), the supply is better, buying and selling transactions are consistent, and prices are stable. In Sa Dec (Dong Thap), the supply is moderate, good quality rice varieties are priced fairly, and buying and selling transactions are improving.

In Sa Dec market canal (Dong Thap province), the supply to the docks is better, warehouses are buying steadily, and the prices of all types of rice are stable, making buying and selling easy. In An Cu (Cai Be, Tien Giang province ), the supply is low, prices are stable, buying and selling is slow, and most people are choosing to buy high-quality rice.

At retail markets, the prices of all types of rice remained unchanged compared to yesterday. Currently, Nang Nhen rice is listed highest at 28,000 VND/kg; regular rice fluctuates between 15,000 and 16,000 VND/kg; long-grain fragrant rice ranges from 20,000 to 22,000 VND/kg; Huong Lai rice is 22,000 VND/kg; Jasmine fragrant rice ranges from 18,000 to 20,000 VND/kg; Nang Hoa rice is at 22,000 VND/kg; Taiwanese fragrant rice is 21,000 VND/kg; common white rice is at 17,000 VND/kg; regular Soc rice fluctuates around 18,000 VND/kg; Soc Thai rice is 21,000 VND/kg; and Japanese rice is 22,000 VND/kg.

Regarding rice, according to updates from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of An Giang province, the current prices are as follows: OM 5451 rice (fresh) increased by 100 VND/kg, fluctuating between 5,700 and 5,900 VND/kg; OM 18 rice (fresh) increased by 200 VND/kg, fluctuating between 6,500 and 6,600 VND/kg; Dai Thom 8 rice (fresh) increased by 200 VND/kg, fluctuating between 6,500 and 6,600 VND/kg; IR 50404 rice (fresh) fluctuates between 5,500 and 5,600 VND/kg; OM 380 rice (fresh) fluctuates between 5,000 and 5,200 VND/kg; Nhat rice is at 7,800 to 8,000 VND/kg; and Nang Hoa 9 rice is at 9,200 VND/kg.

Observations in many localities today show a better volume of transactions, with slow buying and selling activity. In Kien Giang, rice transactions are stable, demand is good, and rice prices are fluctuating slightly. In Can Tho, rice is mainly stored in Vinh Thanh, mostly fragrant rice, with slow new inquiries and most deposits already made.

In An Giang, demand for rice in Thoai Son is quite high, with farmers offering higher prices in some areas. Many traders are looking to buy IR 50404 rice, and trading is more active. In Dong Thap, farmers are offering good quality rice at slightly higher prices, trading is good, and prices of all rice varieties are fluctuating only slightly.

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 389 USD/ton (down 1 USD/ton); 25% broken rice is 364 USD/ton (down 3 USD/ton); and 100% broken rice is 307 USD/ton (down 3 USD/ton).

Rice price list today, March 5, 2025

Rice/rice variety	Unit of measurement	Trader's purchase price (VND)	Increase/Decrease compared to yesterday (VND)
Fragrant Pavilion 8	kg	6,500 - 6,600	+200
OM 18	kg	6,500 - 6,600	+200
IR 504	kg	5,500 - 5,600	But
OM 5451	kg	5,700-5,900	+100
Flower Girl 9	kg	9,200	But
Japanese rice	kg	7,800 - 8,000	But
OM 380	kg	5,000 - 5,200	But
IR 504 raw rice	kg	8,100-8,200	But
TP 504 Rice	kg	9,500-9,700	But
OM 380 raw rice	kg	7,800-8,000	But
TP OM 380 Rice	kg	8,800-9,000	But
OM 18 raw rice	kg	9,300-9,500	But
NL 5451 Rice	kg	8,500-8,600	But

* This information is for reference only.

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