VINAGRI News - Domestic rice prices in Vietnam continued to fall slightly on Thursday, dropping by VND 50 - 150 per kilogram compared to the previous day, amid global pressure from India’s ambitious plan to export a record 30 million tons of rice in the 2025 - 2026 season.
🔹Summary:
> Domestic rice prices in Vietnam fell slightly by VND 50 - 150/kg.
> Global rice market faces downward pressure from India’s export target of 30 million tons.
> Vietnam’s 5% broken rice holds steady at USD 375 - 379/ton.
> Mekong Delta plans 1.49 million ha for winter-spring crop with 11.51 million tons output.
> Authorities urge early planting and salinity control to mitigate drought risks.
According to market surveys, prices in the Mekong Delta - Vietnam’s key rice-producing region - continued their mild downward trend.
OM 380 paddy rice fell by VND 50 to VND 7,900 - 8,000/kg.
OM 5451 paddy dropped VND 100 to VND 8,300 - 8,400/kg.
Data from the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) show that Asian rice prices have stabilized after a brief decline earlier in the week.
Vietnam’s 5% broken white rice held steady at USD 375 - 379/ton.
Jasmine rice remained at USD 495 - 499/ton.
5% broken fragrant rice was quoted at USD 440 - 465/ton.
In comparison, India’s 5% broken white rice traded at USD 372 - 376/ton; Thailand’s at USD 348 - 352/ton, Pakistan’s at USD 354 - 358/ton.
Market analysts say that hopes for a short-term rebound in global rice prices may fade, as India, the world’s largest rice exporter, aims to export a record 30 million tons in the upcoming marketing year. According to Prem Garg, President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), the goal reflects expectations of a bumper crop, with the export season starting in October 2025.
Winter - Spring 2025 - 2026 crop outlook in the Mekong Delta
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the country’s main rice-growing region, plans to plant 1.49 million hectares in the 2025 - 2026 winter-spring season, targeting a total output of 11.51 million tons. This is considered the most important crop for local farmers.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has urged farmers and local authorities to strictly follow pest control and salinity prevention guidelines to ensure stable yields.
Mr Nguyen Quoc Manh, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, said: “The 2025 - 2026 winter-spring crop will begin planting in October 2025, so farmers should be vigilant against drought and salinity intrusion, especially in coastal provinces. Planting schedules must align with regional ecological conditions.”
The ministry recommends the following planting timeline:
October 10 - 30, 2025: For high-risk drought areas (coastal zones in Tay Ninh, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Can Tho, Ca Mau, and An Giang), covering about 387,400 ha (26%).
November 1 - 30, 2025: Main planting period for upper, middle, and coastal zones, covering 685,400 ha (46%).
December 1 - 31, 2025: Secondary planting phase, covering 387,400 ha (26%).
Late planting should finish before January 10, 2026 to avoid adverse weather impacts.
NPK/ Vinagri News
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