The prices of Vietnamese rice in the international market rose by 3-8 USD per tonne last week, helping Vietnam return to the top position in export rice prices, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA). According to the association, the prices of 5% broken rice of Vietnam, at 585 USD per tonne, is higher than the same type of Thailand by 3 USD per tonne, and 10 USD per tonne higher than the same product of Pakistan. For 25% broken rice, Vietnamese product is priced at 555 USD per tonne, 23 USD higher than that of Thailand, and 13 USD higher than that of Pakistan. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s 100% broken rice price stays stable at 470 USD per tonne, but is also higher than that of Thailand and Pakistan by 21 USD and 25 USD per tonne, respectively.
Source: Vietnam News Agency