Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$190 million in November, up from US$177 million in October, a change of 7.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$3,851 million worth of rice by the end of November.
Ivory Coast accounted for US$30 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in November. This was up from US$28 million in rice exports in October, a change of 5.53 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$451 million worth of rice to Ivory Coast.
After Ivory Coast was China making up US$27 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in November. This was up from US$15 million in rice exports in October, a change of 88.02 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$346 million worth of rice to China.
Next was Malaysia taking US$25 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in November. This was up from US$21 million in rice exports in October, a change of 17.45 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$219 million worth of rice to Malaysia.
Following Malaysia was the Philippines representing US$24 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in November. This was up from US$13 million in rice exports in October, a change of 85.72 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$1,481 million worth of rice to the Philippines.
Rounding out the top five was Ghana constituting US$22 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in November. This was down from US$39 million in rice exports in October, a change of -45.00 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$490 million worth of rice to Ghana.
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Vietnam exports of rice in November, US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 190.14 | 176.94 | 7.46% | 3,850.86 |
| Other | 45.41 | 42.30 | 7.35% | 627.50 |
| Ivory Coast | 29.69 | 28.14 | 5.53% | 451.24 |
| China | 27.36 | 14.55 | 88.02% | 346.46 |
| Malaysia | 24.61 | 20.96 | 17.45% | 219.36 |
| Philippines | 24.42 | 13.15 | 85.72% | 1,480.72 |
| Ghana | 21.62 | 39.30 | -45.00% | 490.19 |
| UAE | 4.69 | 3.21 | 46.02% | 38.92 |
| Mozambique | 3.50 | 3.18 | 9.75% | 54.18 |
| Singapore | 3.46 | 6.39 | -45.83% | 80.31 |
| Australia | 2.91 | 2.77 | 5.07% | 27.97 |
| Hong Kong | 2.48 | 2.99 | -17.07% | 34.01 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.31 | 2.51 | -7.77% | 23.25 |
| Indonesia | 2.15 | 2.94 | -27.03% | 18.60 |
| USA | 1.64 | 1.40 | 16.89% | 26.22 |
| Cambodia | 1.06 | 1.25 | -15.59% | 23.10 |
| Poland | 0.58 | 0.72 | -20.19% | 8.51 |
| Netherlands | 0.35 | 0.63 | -44.24% | 9.88 |
| South Africa | 0.32 | 0.44 | -27.33% | 5.43 |
| Senegal | 0.31 | 0.59 | -48.37% | 51.87 |
| Russia | 0.28 | 0.21 | 30.12% | 3.30 |
| Taiwan | 0.27 | 0.61 | -54.87% | 9.80 |
| France | 0.23 | 0.51 | -55.44% | 3.13 |
| Spain | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.59% | 1.94 |
| Tanzania | 0.10 | 0.63 | -84.37% | 3.73 |
| Turkey | 0.10 | 0.05 | 102.88% | 6.69 |
| Ukraine | 0.09 | 0.33 | -72.03% | 1.52 |
| Bangladesh | 0.07 | 0.03 | 94.13% | 50.03 |
| Angola | 0.03 | 0.07 | -56.84% | 0.71 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0.02 | 0.02 | 1.52% | 0.11 |
| Algeria | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.09 |
| Belgium | 0.00 | 0.04 | -100.00% | 0.09 |
| Chile | 0.00 | 0.03 | -100.00% | 2.16 |
| Iraq | 0.00 | 0.04 | -100.00% | 0.25 |
Listed rice companies
Vietnam National Seed Group
Vietnam National Seed Group (NSC) produces, researches, and distributes crop seeds including rice, corn, and vegetables.
NSC closed at VND 77,200 on Wedneday down 0 percent with 0 shares traded, worth VND 0 million.
Foreign ownership in NSC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 9.6 percent.
Southern Seed Corporation
Southern Seed Corporation (SSC) researches, produces, and trades agricultural seeds such as rice, corn, and vegetables.
SSC closed at VND 30,950 on Wedneday down 0.15 percent with 6,000 shares traded, worth VND 19 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
Recent developments in rice in Vietnam include:
Diesel spill Dung Quat
A diesel spill at an oil depot in the Dung Quat Economic Zone polluted rivers, canals and fields, causing mass fish deaths, local authorities said.
About 15 hectares of rice fields and more than 3 hectares of aquaculture ponds in Van Tuong Commune were affected, threatening the winter spring rice crop.
PM + Sultan Brunei in Hanoi
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah agreed to deepen economic and strategic cooperation during a meeting in Hanoi on 1 December, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry said.
Chinh proposed expanding collaboration in oil and gas, Halal food processing, tourism and people-to-people exchange, and called for Brunei to support Vietnamese firms in energy services and Halal certification while both countries study a rice trade agreement.
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Vietnam’s rice industry
Vietnam is one of the world’s largest rice producers and exporters, with cultivation concentrated in the Mekong Delta and Red River Delta, supported by dense irrigation networks and smallholder farming.
The industry plays a central role in food security and rural employment in Vietnam, with production geared toward both domestic consumption and export markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Vietnam’s rice sector has increasingly shifted toward higher-quality and specialty varieties, including fragrant and low-emission rice, to improve export value and competitiveness.
Policy priorities focus on sustainability, climate resilience and traceability, as producers adapt to salinity intrusion, changing weather patterns and stricter import standards in key markets.