Rice prices on January 1, 2026: The market remained stable on the first day of the new year.
Fresh paddy prices in the Mekong Delta on January 1, 2026 remained stable, with Dai Thom 8 rice maintaining at 6,700 VND/kg, while export rice prices remained unchanged.
The rice market in the Mekong Delta region recorded a relatively quiet state on the first day of 2026. Fresh paddy prices remained stable, with slow trading due to limited end-of-season supply, while domestic and export rice prices continued to trade sideways, following the general market trend.
Details of fresh rice prices in various localities.
According to an update from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of An Giang province, the price of fresh rice on January 1, 2026, showed little change compared to the end of 2025. Specifically, the average price of rice purchased at the field is as follows:
| type of rice | Purchase price (VND/kg) |
|---|---|
| Fresh OM 18 rice | 6,500 – 6,700 |
| Fresh Dai Thom 8 rice | 6,500 – 6,700 |
| OM 4218 rice | 6,000 – 6,200 |
| Fresh OM 5451 rice | 5,800 – 6,000 |
| Fresh IR 50404 rice | 5,500 – 5,600 |
| Fresh OM 34 rice | 5,200 – 5,400 |
In many localities such as Vinh Long, An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho, the rice harvest is nearing its end, so reserves are no longer abundant. This has led to sluggish trading activity, with slow purchasing power from traders resulting in virtually no price adjustments.
Trends in raw rice prices and the retail market.
Regarding rice, the price of raw rice for export remained stable in the first trading session of the year. IR 504 raw rice fluctuated between 7,600 and 7,700 VND/kg. Dai Thom 8 rice maintained a price of 8,800 to 9,050 VND/kg, while OM 5451 raw rice remained around 8,150 to 8,300 VND/kg. Other varieties such as Soc Thom, CL 555, and OM 18 rice also showed no significant price changes.
At retail markets, the prevailing trend is stable prices. Nang Nhen rice continues to maintain the highest price at around 28,000 VND/kg. Common rice varieties such as regular rice range from 12,000 to 12,500 VND/kg. Fragrant rice varieties like Huong Lai, Jasmine, and Japanese rice remain stable, reflecting the lack of a significant surge in domestic consumer demand during the New Year holiday.
Vietnamese rice export prices
On the international market, the export price of Vietnamese rice on January 1, 2026, remained stable compared to previous sessions. According to data from the Vietnam Food Association, the following are the prices offered for key commodities:
- Fragrant rice with 5% broken grains:420 – 440 USD/ton.
- Jasmine rice:446 – 450 USD/ton.
- 100% broken rice:319 – 323 USD/ton.
Overall, the rice market at the beginning of 2026 is in a wait-and-see state, awaiting new signals from international partners' import demand and developments in the next harvest season.
