Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$249 million in December, up from US$190 million in November, a change of 30.83 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$4,104 million worth of rice by the end of December.
The Philippines accounted for US$91 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in December. This was up from US$24 million in rice exports in November, a change of 272.91 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$1,572 million worth of rice to the Philippines.
After the Philippines was Ivory Coast making up US$27 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in December. This was down from US$30 million in rice exports in November, a change of -7.70 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$478 million worth of rice to Ivory Coast.
Next was China taking US$27 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in December. This was down from US$27 million in rice exports in November, a change of -1.32 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$374 million worth of rice to China.
Following China was Ghana representing US$23 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in December. This was up from US$22 million in rice exports in November, a change of 6.89 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$514 million worth of rice to Ghana.
Rounding out the top five was Malaysia constituting US$20 million worth of Vietnam’s rice exports in December. This was down from US$25 million in rice exports in November, a change of -18.26 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$240 million worth of rice to Malaysia.
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Vietnam exports of rice in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 248.77 | 190.14 | 30.83% | 4,103.64 |
| Other | 40.67 | 46.17 | -11.92% | 679.34 |
| Philippines | 91.05 | 24.42 | 272.91% | 1,572.22 |
| Ivory Coast | 27.41 | 29.69 | -7.70% | 478.26 |
| China | 27.00 | 27.36 | -1.32% | 373.82 |
| Ghana | 23.11 | 21.62 | 6.89% | 513.94 |
| Malaysia | 20.12 | 24.61 | -18.26% | 239.86 |
| Mozambique | 4.85 | 3.50 | 38.66% | 59.12 |
| UAE | 4.71 | 4.69 | 0.42% | 43.91 |
| Hong Kong | 3.48 | 2.48 | 40.43% | 37.61 |
| Singapore | 3.35 | 3.46 | -3.26% | 83.94 |
| Indonesia | 3.04 | 2.15 | 41.57% | 21.63 |
| Australia | 2.82 | 2.91 | -3.10% | 30.84 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.73 | 2.31 | 18.08% | 26.07 |
| USA | 2.45 | 1.64 | 49.59% | 28.73 |
| Taiwan | 1.09 | 0.27 | 297.89% | 10.89 |
| Cambodia | 0.99 | 1.06 | -6.26% | 24.09 |
| Netherlands | 0.81 | 0.35 | 128.66% | 10.69 |
| South Africa | 0.68 | 0.32 | 114.17% | 6.37 |
| Senegal | 0.62 | 0.31 | 103.47% | 52.57 |
| Poland | 0.38 | 0.58 | -34.78% | 8.88 |
| France | 0.33 | 0.23 | 47.84% | 3.46 |
| Tanzania | 0.27 | 0.10 | 176.54% | 4.00 |
| Ukraine | 0.22 | 0.09 | 141.97% | 1.74 |
| Russia | 0.10 | 0.28 | -63.91% | 3.42 |
| Spain | 0.08 | 0.16 | -53.25% | 2.02 |
| Angola | 0.07 | 0.03 | 128.69% | 0.78 |
| Turkey | 0.06 | 0.10 | -32.40% | 6.76 |
| Bangladesh | 0.03 | 0.07 | -52.77% | 50.06 |
| Chile | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 2.19 |
| Algeria | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.09 |
| Belgium | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.11 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0.00 | 0.02 | -100.00% | 0.11 |
| Iraq | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.25 |
Listed rice companies
Key rice firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:
Vietnam National Seed Group
Vietnam National Seed Group (NSC) produces, researches, and distributes crop seeds including rice, corn, and vegetables.
NSC closed at VND 75,300 on Monday down 0.4 percent with 20,000 shares traded, worth VND 150 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 31,000 on Monday down 0 percent with 5,000 shares traded, worth VND 16 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:
Rice exports to decrease
Vietnam plans to reduce rice export volumes from 2026 as part of a strategy to prioritise higher quality and higher value shipments, amid prolonged global oversupply and weak prices.
Industry officials said global rice supply has accumulated a surplus of an estimated 7 to 8 million tonnes over recent years, limiting price recovery prospects in 2026, especially for low and mid grade rice.
The Vietnam Food Association said export volumes are planned to fall to around 4 million tonnes by 2030, with exporters shifting toward premium varieties such as ST25, Japonica and fragrant rice for higher value markets.
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Vietnam’s rice industry
Vietnam is one of the world’s largest rice producers and exporters, with rice cultivation concentrated in the Mekong Delta and Red River Delta.
The crop plays a central role in food security, rural employment, and export earnings, with production dominated by smallholder farmers.
Vietnam’s rice exports are primarily destined for Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and include both low-cost white rice and higher-value fragrant varieties.
In recent years, policy has increasingly focused on quality, sustainability, and climate resilience as salinity intrusion and extreme weather affect key growing regions.