On April 8, the domestic rice market was generally stable with little fluctuation. In An Giang, rice volume decreased and transactions were sparse due to many warehouses being closed for the holidays. Farmers still offered low prices, but overall, the remaining rice volume was not much.

In Dong Thap and Tien Giang, buying and selling transactions are also quite slow. Some areas such as Lap Vo, Sa Dec and An Cu recorded low volumes of goods, prices remained stable. Many large warehouses temporarily stopped purchasing, the rice market was somewhat quiet.

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta remain stable. Raw rice OM 5451 fluctuates from VND9,500 to VND9,600/kg, OM 380 is around VND7,700 - VND7,850/kg, IR 504 is at VND7,800 - VND8,000/kg. OM 18 rice is at VND9,300 - VND9,500/kg, and finished rice IR 504 is around VND7,600 - VND7,800/kg.

At retail markets, rice prices continue to be stable. Nang Nhen rice remains at the highest level at VND28,000/kg. Regular rice ranges from VND15,000 to VND16,000/kg, Thai fragrant rice from VND20,000 to VND22,000/kg, Jasmine from VND18,000 to VND20,000/kg. Rice varieties such as Huong Lai, Nang Hoa, Soc Thai, and Nhat rice also fluctuate around VND21,000 to VND22,000/kg. Rice bran is currently at VND8,000 to VND9,000/kg.

Today's sticky rice prices have not changed significantly. IR 4625 sticky rice (fresh) ranges from 7,600 to 7,800 VND/kg. The three-month dried type is more expensive, around 9,600 - 9,700 VND/kg.

Regarding by-products, prices remain stable. Bran fluctuates at 5,650 - 5,750 VND/kg, fragrant rice bran is around 7,100 - 7,300 VND/kg, rice husk remains at 800 - 900 VND/kg.

Rice prices in many localities in the Southwest region have not fluctuated much. Supply is low, farmers are holding prices high, and transactions are slow due to the holidays. In Can Tho and Long An, young rice is offered for sale in very limited quantities. Dong Thap also recorded a small amount of remaining rice.

According to the Department of Agriculture of An Giang province, rice prices in the Mekong Delta today remain stable. IR 50404 rice fluctuates from 5,700 - 5,800 VND/kg. OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 rice are around 6,700 - 6,900 VND/kg. OM 5451 is at 5,900 - 6,000 VND/kg, while Nang Hoa 9 is at 6,550 - 6,750 VND/kg.

In the export market, Vietnamese rice prices are currently unchanged. 25% broken rice remains at $370/ton, 100% broken rice at $316/ton, and 5% broken rice at $399/ton.

In the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam's rice exports increased by 2% compared to the same period last year. Although the total rice trade surplus decreased by 49.5%, rice is still one of the five agricultural products with the highest surplus in the country.

In 2024, rice exports will reach a record 9.18 million tons, earning more than 5.7 billion USD. Meanwhile, in 2022, it will only reach 7.5 million tons. This shows the clear growth of the Vietnamese rice industry in both output and value.

The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) aims to reduce the proportion of low-quality rice to below 10% by 2030, while increasing the proportion of fragrant rice, Japonica rice and specialty rice to about 45%. To achieve this goal, VFA recommends policy support from ministries and sectors in building raw material areas, developing high-quality rice varieties, promoting trade and supporting capital and tax refunds for businesses.

At the same time, upgrading logistics infrastructure and planning specialized rice growing areas are also emphasized as key factors to help the Vietnamese rice industry reach further in the international market.