The rice industry is transforming from quantity to quality. The asking price has fluctuated but still tends to increase. In 2021, Vietnamese rice has also been promoted to the EU and brought many positive results. This is a positive signal signalling the exciting return of the post-Covid-19 export market. Accordingly, let’s take a look at the Top 5 types of rice exported from Vietnam to international markets.
1. White rice – Top 5 types of rice for export in Vietnam
White rice is rice that has had the husk, bran and germ removed but still retains the nutrient-rich endosperm. While this milling process increases shelf life, it also loses many important nutrients. Examples include fibre, minerals and vitamins.
Regarding the type of rice exported from Vietnam, white rice accounted for 38.2%. The largest white rice export market of Vietnam includes the Philippines at 59%, Cuba at 10% and Bangladesh at about 5%.
According to the Vietnam Food Association, the price of Vietnamese white rice is being traded at $488-492/ton for 5% broken rice, and $463-467/ton for 25% broken rice. Compared to the price of white rice in the same type of major exporting countries, the price of white rice in Vietnam is currently holding the highest position.
2. Jasmine Rice
Originating from the Philippines, Jasmine rice was officially imported to Vietnam in 1992. This rice variety is mainly grown in the Mekong Delta in two seasons: Summer – Autumn and Winter – Spring.
The characteristics of this type of rice are long grain, clear white, hard body and little flatness. When cooked, it has a mild aroma. The rice is sticky. Because Jasmine rice is quite cheap, it is popular with consumers and restaurants. Not only has a beautiful appearance, but the quality of Jasmine rice is also very good, so it is often exported to countries inside and outside the region.
According to the Vietnam Food Association, the export price of Jasmine rice remains stable at about 583-587 USD/ton. At the same time, right after the EVFTA came into effect, Vlux also signed a contract to export about 3,000 tons of ST20 and Jasmine rice to Europe. Which, Jasmine rice costs more than 600 USD/ton.
3. Fragrant rice
Fragrant rice is a type of rice with long grain, less white belly. When cooked, the rice is moderately soft and has a characteristic aroma. In particular, fragrant jasmine rice is a rice variety grown in Can Duoc, Long An.
Fragrant rice is considered a dominant export product of Vietnamese enterprises. When the rice export market in Asia started to restart, many potential customers rushed to buy. Typically markets like China and Bangladesh…
Among the types of rice exported from Vietnam, fragrant rice is estimated at 716,000 tons, accounting for 34%. The average export price of fragrant rice in May 2021 is about 536 USD/ton, up 12 USD/ton over the same period last month. Right after the EVFTA came into effect, Trung An Hi-tech Agriculture Joint Stock Company signed a contract to export ST20 fragrant rice (5% broken) to the EU for more than 1,000 USD/ton.
4. Glutinous rice – Top export rice of Vietnam:
Glutinous rice is a grain of rice that is separated and harvested from the glutinous rice plant, which is very popular in Asia. This type of rice is characterized by short grain, milky white colour and low amylose content. When cooked, the rice has a certain stickiness and aroma.
In terms of nutritional value, glutinous rice is high in starch and calories. In 100 grams of glutinous rice, there are about 344 kcal. Moreover, glutinous rice is also rich in vitamin B, calcium, protein, etc. In particular, glutinous rice does not contain gluten, so it is very safe for people with Celiac disease.
Glutinous rice is also an advantageous export item in Vietnam. Export turnover of this type of rice accounts for about 16.4%. The largest export market of sticky rice is China, which is estimated to account for about 80%. This is followed by Malaysia at 6% and the Philippines at approximately 6%. The average export price in May 2021 of sticky rice is about 474 USD/ton.
5. Top Export Japonica Rice in Korea
Japonica rice is a premium rice variety from Japan. High-quality rice is guaranteed. Therefore, Japonica rice is very popular. This is the type of rice that Vietnam exports a lot to markets such as China, Japan and Korea…
Different from other types of rice, Japonica rice grains are round, smooth, thick and have more hardness. Rice is also sticky due to its high amylopectin content. When you smell it, it has a mild fragrance. When eaten, it will have a sweet, pleasant taste. The nutritional value of Japonica rice is also higher because rice grains are rich in minerals and vitamins such as B1, B2, E, and K,
In addition, Japonica rice is also known as organic rice; no fertilizers, pesticides; no preservatives. In terms of export value, japonica rice and Japanese rice varieties account for about 2.7%.
Conclude
Above are the top 5 types of rice exported from Vietnam in recent years. Despite the difficult COVID-19 epidemic, Vietnam’s top export rice varieties still prove their excellent quality. Vlux is proud to be one of the leading rice producers in the region, contributing to bringing high-quality food to the people of Vietnam.
