China and Iraq drive surge in Vietnam’s rice exports

China and Iraq drive surge in Vietnam’s rice exports

Vietnam’s rice exports to China exceeded one million tonnes in the first half of 2026, while shipments to Iraq increased more than 132-fold, highlighting shifting demand across key export markets despite lower average export prices.
Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop

Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop

Vietnam's rice exports witnessed a notable drop in average prices in the first half of 2025, despite a rise in export volume.
Increasing demand for rice points to favourable year

Increasing demand for rice points to favourable year

Vietnam’s rice is in a good position to bolster its status as one of the major export goods of the nation on the back of global restrictions due to supply issues and trade tariffs, as well as changing trends in wheat-consuming countries.