Rice price today August 18: Increased from 100 to 300 VND/kg
Recorded rice prices today, August 18 in the domestic market are from 100 to 300 VND/kg for some types of rice. Last week, recorded export rice prices continuously adjusted up from 3 to 8 USD/ton.
According to the latest information from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of An Giang province, the prices of some rice varieties in the Mekong Delta have increased slightly today. Specifically, the price of IR 50404 rice increased by 300 VND/kg, Dai Thom 8 rice increased by 100 VND/kg, and OM 18 rice increased by 200 VND/kg. Other rice varieties such as OM 5451, OM 380, Nhat and Nang Nhen (dry) remained stable.
| Rice type | Today's price (VND/kg) | Compared to yesterday |
| IR 50404 | 7,800 - 8,000 | Increase 300 |
| Fragrant Radio 8 | 8,400 - 8,500 | Increase by 100 |
| OM 5451 | 8,000 - 8,200 | Stable |
| OM 18 | 8,500 - 8,700 | Increase by 200 |
| OM 380 | 7,800 - 8,000 | Stable |
| Japan | 7,800 - 8,000 | Stable |
| Nang Nhen (dry) | 20,000 | Stable |
Rice prices increased slightly today. Specifically, IR 504 Summer-Autumn raw rice increased by 50-100 VND/kg, to 11,750 - 11,900 VND/kg. IR 504 finished rice also increased by 50-100 VND/kg, to 13,850 - 13,900 VND/kg.
In major rice-producing areas such as An Cu, Lap Vo and Sa Dec, rice trading volumes are quite stable. However, high-quality rice remains scarce and prices remain high.
Retail prices of rice at markets have not changed much compared to yesterday. Rice varieties such as Nang Nhen, Jasmine, Nang Hoa, and ordinary rice... still maintain their listed prices.
| Rice type | Price (VND/kg) |
| Miss Nhen | 28,000 |
| Jasmine | 18,000 - 20,000 |
| Flower girl | 20,000 |
| Normal | 15,000 - 16,000 |
| Long-grain Thai pineapple | 20,000 - 21,000 |
| Jasmine | 20,000 |
| Taiwanese pineapple | 21,000 |
| White is common | 17,000 |
| Common squirrel | 18,500 |
| Thai Soc | 20,000 |
| Japan | 22,000 |
In the export market, Vietnam's rice export prices recorded an adjustment compared to yesterday. According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), 100% broken rice was at 440 USD/ton; 5% broken standard rice was at 575 USD/ton, up 5 USD; 25% broken rice was at 539 USD/ton.
