Vietnam Rice Export Surges 9.7% in Aug 2025: Key Market Performance Report



Official Market Report: Vietnam Rice Export Performance (Jan–Aug 2025)

This report summarizes the official rice export data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, providing B2B partners with reliable insights into market volume and value.

Key Statistics: Strong Volume, Value Correction (Jan–Aug 2025)

Vietnam's rice exports showed robust performance in terms of volume, despite a correction in overall value:

  • August 2025 Volume: Rice exports reached 867 thousand tons, showing a strong increase of 9.7% compared to the previous month.
  • Cumulative Volume (8M 2025): Total rice volume exported reached 6.37 million tons, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
  • Cumulative Value (8M 2025): The export value was **3.26 billion USD**, a decrease of **15.1%** (equivalent to a 581 million USD reduction) compared to the same period last year.

Conclusion: The market is exporting significantly higher volumes, but the total value is lower, suggesting shifts in price realization or product mix compared to the previous year.

Target Market Performance: Strong Growth in Key Regions

While the overall ASEAN market share decreased, specific countries drove phenomenal growth, indicating successful diversification:

Market Volume (8M 2025) Growth vs. SPLY*
Total ASEAN 3.42 million tons (52% of total) Decreased 23.5%
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) 754 thousand tons Increased 156%
Ghana 662 thousand tons Increased 94.8%
China 565 thousand tons Increased 141.3%

*SPLY: Compared to the same period last year.

Focus on Philippines: Key Trading Partner

The Philippines remains a dominant and growing partner for Vietnamese rice:

  • August 2025 Shipment: 490 thousand tons exported to the Philippines, an increase of 49% compared to July.
  • Cumulative Volume: In the first 8 months of 2025, exports to the Philippines reached 2.93 million tons, up 4.2% year-on-year.

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