Fresh rice prices have turned around and are falling.

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta region today, February 28th, showed little fluctuation. Market volume was low, rice prices were relatively stable, and the prices of some types of fresh paddy rice decreased.

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta region today, February 28, 2025, remained relatively stable. Rice prices were fairly consistent, while fresh paddy prices saw a slight decrease compared to mid-week and yesterday.

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Rice prices today, February 28th: Fresh paddy prices reverse and fall, while milled rice prices remain relatively stable. Photo: Thanh Minh.

Specifically, regarding rice, according to updates from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of An Giang province, the current prices are as follows: OM 18 rice (fresh) decreased by 100 VND/kg, fluctuating between 6,300 and 6,600 VND/kg; Dai Thom 8 rice (fresh) decreased by 100 VND, fluctuating between 6,300 and 6,600 VND/kg; OM 5451 rice (fresh) fluctuates around 6,000 VND/kg; IR 50404 rice (fresh) fluctuates between 5,500 and 5,700 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 supply, but trading is slow. In An Giang, there is more of the same-grain rice than the stable-priced rice, with good demand for fragrant rice and IR50404. In Kien Giang , rice trading is better, with prices of some rice varieties increasing slightly by 50 VND/kg.

In Dong Thap, rice trading is slow, and prices for all types of rice are relatively stable. In Soc Trang , farmers are offering their rice steadily, the harvest is better, and trading is slow. In Can Tho, demand for rice is sporadic, and prices are relatively stable.

Similarly, according to updates from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of An Giang province, the current prices for raw OM 380 rice range from 7,500 to 7,650 VND/kg; raw OM 18 rice ranges from 9,200 to 9,400 VND/kg; raw IR 504 rice ranges from 8,000 to 8,100 VND/kg; raw 5451 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 yesterday.

Reports from various localities today indicate a fairly large supply of rice, with relatively stable prices. In Sa Dec (Dong Thap), rice supplies are good, with demand high and market purchases of IR50404 and fragrant rice; raw rice of all types remains at stable prices. In Lap Vo (Dong Thap), supplies are good, prices are stable, and trading is brisk.

In Sa Dec market (Dong Thap province), rice arrives in large quantities at the docks, warehouses buy regularly, selecting high-quality rice and maintaining stable prices. In An Cu (Cai Be, Tien Giang province), rice is available sporadically, transactions are slow, most buyers select premium rice, and prices remain stable.

At retail markets, rice prices remain stable 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.

On the export market, Vietnam's rice export prices remained unchanged today compared to yesterday. According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), the current price for 5% broken rice is $393/ton; 25% broken rice is $367/ton; and 100% broken rice is $310/ton.

Rice variety	Unit of measurement	Trader's purchase price (VND)	Increase/Decrease compared to yesterday (VND)
Fragrant Pavilion 8	kg	6,300 - 6,600	-100
OM 18	kg	6,300 - 6,600	-100
IR 504	kg	5,500 - 5,700	But
OM 5451	kg	6,000	But
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	8,000-8,100	But
TP 504 Rice	kg	9,500-9,700	But
OM 380 raw rice	kg	7,500-7,650	But
TP OM 380 Rice	kg	8,800-9,000	But
OM 18 raw rice	kg	9,200-9,400	But
NL 5451 Rice	kg	8,500-8,600	But

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta region today, February 28th, showed little fluctuation. Market volume was low, rice prices were relatively stable, and the prices of some types of fresh paddy rice decreased.

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