Export revenue hitting $4.02 billion.

Vietnam exported 7.85 million tons of rice in 2025,
generating $4.02 billion in revenue, according to the Ministry of Agriculture
and Environment.

The volume declined by 12.7% year-on-year, while export
value fell more sharply by 29.4%.

In December alone, rice shipments reached 340,000 tons,
earning $189 million.

The average export price in 2025 was estimated at $555 per
ton.

As traditional markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia
showed signs of contraction, experts said a strategic shift toward the premium
segment has become increasingly important. Key target markets for high-quality
rice, specialty varieties, and processed rice products include the European
Union, Japan, the United States, and China.

Vietnam’s ST25 rice has continued to be recognized as the
“world’s best rice,” creating significant opportunities in premium markets in
the US, Europe, and China. Meanwhile, Japonica rice has been gaining a foothold
in Japan.

VnEconomy-Chu Khôi