Rice exports reach 1.57 billion USD in first four months, but challenges remain
Vietnam exported 3.3 million tonnes of rice worth 1.57 billion USD in the first four months of 2026, down 2.3% in volume and 11.1% in value year-on-year
Ministry works to ensure rice production, exports align with market developments
Accordingly, between January and March, rice output reached 3.64 million tonnes; livestock production attained 2.28 million tonnes of meat, up 4.9%; fisheries output reached 2.7 million tonnes, up 3.3%; and forestry production totalled 12 million cubic metres of timber, an increase of over 3%. The sector’s export turnover reached 16.69 billion USD, up 5.9%, with a trade surplus of 4.78 billion USD, up 12%.