Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$177 million in October, down 23.86 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$3,661 million worth of rice by the end of October.
Ghana accounted for US$39 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in October. This was down from US$56 million in rice exports in September, a change of 29.80 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$469 million worth of rice to Ghana.
After Ghana was Ivory Coast making up US$28 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in October. This was down from US$44 million in rice exports in September, a change of 36.57 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$422 million worth of rice to Ivory Coast.
Next was Malaysia taking US$21 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in October. This was up from US$19 million in rice exports in September, a change of 9.92 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$195 million worth of rice to Malaysia.
Following Malaysia was China representing US$15 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in October. This was down from US$18 million in rice exports in September, a change of 18.48 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$319 million worth of rice to China.
Rounding out the top five was the Philippines constituting US$13 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in October. This was down from US$18 million in rice exports in September, a change of 25.12 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$1,456 million worth of rice to the Philippines.
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Vietnam exports of rice in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 176.94 | 232.38 | -23.86% | 3,660.75 |
| Other | 42.13 | 51.87 | -18.78% | 590.70 |
| Ghana | 39.30 | 55.98 | -29.80% | 468.58 |
| Ivory Coast | 28.14 | 44.36 | -36.57% | 421.54 |
| Malaysia | 20.96 | 19.06 | 9.92% | 194.75 |
| China | 14.55 | 17.85 | -18.48% | 319.10 |
| Philippines | 13.15 | 17.56 | -25.12% | 1,456.30 |
| Singapore | 6.39 | 7.63 | -16.23% | 76.84 |
| UAE | 3.21 | 3.13 | 2.67% | 34.23 |
| Mozambique | 3.18 | 10.02 | -68.22% | 50.69 |
| Hong Kong | 2.99 | 2.83 | 5.75% | 31.56 |
| Indonesia | 2.94 | 2.09 | 40.43% | 16.45 |
| Australia | 2.77 | 2.48 | 11.81% | 25.06 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.51 | 2.56 | -2.07% | 20.94 |
| USA | 1.40 | 1.41 | -0.73% | 24.58 |
| Cambodia | 1.25 | 1.71 | -26.68% | 22.04 |
| Poland | 0.72 | 0.68 | 6.98% | 7.93 |
| Netherlands | 0.63 | 0.34 | 86.23% | 9.53 |
| Tanzania | 0.63 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 3.63 |
| Taiwan | 0.61 | 0.43 | 42.90% | 9.52 |
| Senegal | 0.59 | 13.01 | -95.44% | 51.57 |
| France | 0.51 | 0.10 | 398.40% | 2.90 |
| South Africa | 0.44 | 0.51 | -13.39% | 5.12 |
| Ukraine | 0.33 | 0.58 | -42.96% | 1.43 |
| Russia | 0.21 | 0.18 | 21.70% | 3.02 |
| Spain | 0.16 | 0.11 | 42.24% | 1.78 |
| Angola | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.26% | 0.69 |
| Turkey | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 6.59 |
| Belgium | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.09 |
| Iraq | 0.04 | 0.06 | -41.43% | 0.24 |
| Bangladesh | 0.03 | 0.06 | -44.16% | 49.96 |
| Chile | 0.03 | 0.02 | 8.96% | 2.14 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.09 |
| Algeria | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.07 |
Listed rice companies
Vietnam National Seed Group JSC
National Seed JSC (NSC) produces, researches, and distributes crop seeds including rice, corn, and vegetables.
NSC closed at VND 78,500 on Tuesday up 0.1 percent with 13,000 shares traded, worth VND 102 million.
Foreign ownership in NSC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 9.5 percent.
Southern Seed Corporation
Southern Seed Corporation (SSC) researches, produces, and trades agricultural seeds such as rice, corn, and vegetables.
SSC closed at VND 32,000 on Tuesday down 0 percent with 0 shares traded, worth VND 0 million.
Foreign ownership in SSC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.8 percent.
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Vietnam rice news
Philippines rice import stop extended
In mid-November, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended the country’s suspension of regular rice imports until the end of 2025, surprising Vietnamese exporters.
Vietnam Food Association Chairman Do Ha Nam said exporters must accept the decision and continue monitoring developments.
Vietnam and Singapore signed a memorandum of cooperation on rice trade on 30 October 2025 on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
The deal, signed by Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu and Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, aims to stabilise bilateral rice trade and ensure food security by avoiding unnecessary trade restrictions.
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Vietnam’s rice industry
Vietnam is one of the world’s leading rice producers and exporters, supported by vast growing areas in the Mekong and Red River deltas.
Production has been driven by high-yield varieties, irrigation networks and long-term investment in farming techniques.
The country exports millions of tonnes each year, with major markets including the Philippines, Indonesia and parts of Africa.
Shifts toward higher-quality and fragrant rice varieties have strengthened competitiveness, while farmers face challenges from climate change, salinity and rising input costs.