United States Rice insights

Among these, agricultural exports were approximately USD 3.6 billion, with a growth of 41.8%; livestock products were USD 475 million, with a growth of 20.2%; aquatic products were USD 940 million, with a growth of 21.5%; and forestry products were USD 1.72 billion, with a growth of 13%. From a market structure perspective, Asia continues to be the largest export market for Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, accounting for 45.3%, followed by the Americas (22.7%) and Europe (13.4%). Africa and Oceania have smaller shares, at 2.6% and 1.4%, respectively. Compared to the same period last year, exports to Asia are expected to grow by 41.1% in January 2026, to the Americas by 22.4%, to Europe by 11.2%, to Africa by 21.6%, and to Oceania by 32.3%. In terms of specific markets, China, the United States, and Japan are Vietnam's top three export markets for agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, with market shares of 22.6%, 20.4%, and 7%, respectively. Compared to the previous year, exports to China grew significantly by 66.1%, to the United States by 21.6%, and to Japan by 19.6%. The agricultural products that saw the fastest export growth in January 2026 include coffee, rubber, tea, rice, fruits and vegetables, cashews, and pepper, with both export volume and value showing year-on-year growth. Coffee and rubber continue to play a leading role. Coffee exports were approximately 180,000 tons, with an export value of USD 981 million, and rubber exports were approximately 220,000 tons, with an export value of USD 416 million, both showing significant growth compared to the same period last year. The average export prices for these two products remained stable, with the main consumer markets concentrated in Europe and Asia. Tea and rice saw good growth in both export volume and value. Tea exports were approximately 14,000 tons, with an export value of USD 23 million, and rice exports were approximately 600,000 tons, with an export value of USD 370 million. Although the export price of tea decreased slightly, export value still grew due to increased production, and the export price of rice increased by about 4%, averaging USD 616.6 per ton. Fruits and vegetables continue to be a highlight, with export value expected to reach approximately USD 750 million in January 2026, doubling compared to the same period last year. China remains the largest market, while exports to the United States also maintain a good growth momentum. Cashew and pepper exports maintained high growth. Cashew exports were approximately 65,000 tons, with an export value of USD 434 million, and pepper exports were approximately 20,000 tons, with an export value of USD 133 million, both showing growth of over 50% year-on-year, despite a slight decrease in export unit prices. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development stated that expanding markets and promoting agricultural product consumption are ongoing key measures for the industry. Various specialized units will continue to closely connect production with the market, increase trade promotion and product promotion efforts, and support enterprises and cooperatives in expanding domestic and international markets. At the same time, the industry will continue to promote agricultural structural adjustments, moving towards enhancing added value and achieving sustainable development, and integrating with food safety and traceability system construction. Structural adjustments not only cover planting, animal husbandry, aquatic products, and forestry but also span the entire value chain from production to processing, circulation, and consumption, flexibly adapting to the different requirements of various export markets. *According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in January 2026, Vietnam's...*

Recent movement in the global rice market was marked by pressure from harvests and a moderate pace in negotiations, which kept prices falling in various producing centers. The scenario presented variations according to the origin of the grain and also reflected the lack of updated data from the United States agricultural agency, mentioned by industry reports.

A Thai government delegation has begun an official mission to the United States to boost sales of Thai rice in one of the world’s key markets. The visit comes in response to growing demand for high-quality grains and Thailand’s desire to strengthen its export position amid competition from other Asian producers. During the mission, Thai