According to this list, the southern region and the Mekong Delta are the most concentrated in the country's rice exporters . The localities where many traders are concentrated in rice export business are Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh (47 traders); Can Tho (42 traders); Long An (25 traders); Dong Thap (19 traders); An Giang (18 traders)…

The achievements of rice export in the past time have played a great role of traders and rice exporters

In recent years, the situation of domestic rice exports has improved greatly. In the first 7 months of 2023, the whole country exported 4.83 million tons, leaving about 2.67 million tons for export in the remaining 5 months of 2023.

In particular, the export price of rice has been constantly increasing. According to a report by the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), Vietnam's rice export offer price for 5% broken rice on August 17 increased by US$5/ton from the previous day, to 628-632. US dollars/ton. The price of 25% broken rice also jumped from 603-607 USD/ton to 608-612 USD/ton.

Meanwhile, for Thailand, after reducing US$28/ton on August 16 compared to August 10 with both 5% and 25% broken rice, the price on August 17 compared to the previous day. that further reduced by $10/ton for 5% broken rice and $7/ton for 25% broken rice.

Thus, the price of 5% broken rice in Thailand on August 17 is only 613-617 USD/ton, while the 25% rice price is 561-565 USD/ton.

With the new price level established on August 17, Vietnam's 5% broken rice is $15/ton higher than Thailand's and 25% broken rice is $47/ton higher.

The achievements of rice export in the past time have been due to the great efforts and contributions of the rice export business community.

In order to create the most favorable conditions for rice export activities, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is urgently seeking opinions to amend and supplement the Government's Decree No. 107/2018/ND-CP on rice export business.

In addition, Mr. Tran Quoc Toan - Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department - Ministry of Industry and Trade, in order to continue to carry out the assigned tasks in Official Dispatch No. 610/CD-TTg and Directive No. 24/ CT-TTg of the Prime Minister on firmly ensuring national food security and promoting sustainable rice production and export in the current period, the Minister of Industry and Trade has issued Directive No. 07/ CT-BCT dated 15/8/2023 on strengthening market information, trade promotion, developing rice export market and stabilizing the domestic market in the current period.

Accordingly, assigning tasks to functional units under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, local Departments of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Food Association and traders to focus on deploying solution groups.

Specifically, in terms of institutional improvement, urgently review and finalize the Decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 107/2018/ND-CP of the Government on rice export business in order to complete the legal corridor for the country. rice export mechanism, creating a transparent, fair and favorable business environment for rice exporters.

For market search, information and development, continue to closely monitor the situation of the world rice trade market, the movements of major producing and exporting countries and promptly inform the ministries, industry, Vietnam Food Association, rice export traders to take the initiative and regulate rice production, business and export activities, ensuring suitability and efficiency.

At the same time, assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with relevant agencies in, implementing programs, trade activities, product promotion, and rice trade promotion in accordance with the new situation in order to improve the value of rice products of the country. Vietnam. Coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to well exploit the preferential mechanisms of FTAs to which our country is a member to actively negotiate with partners in order to diversify export markets, occupy explore new and potential markets and improve the competitiveness of Vietnam's rice industry.

In addition, guiding and supporting rice traders and exporters to improve their production and business capacity; Ability to negotiate, sign and execute export contracts and effectively handle international commercial disputes...

See a list of traders who have been granted certificates of eligibility for rice export business here .