May 24, 2024

Vietnam coconut market update in May 2024

A relentless heatwave is reaching unprecedented levels in Asia. Governments across the region are sounding alarms as temperatures soar to hazardous heights.Thailand, for instance, is facing scorching temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius, with some areas experiencing highs up to 52 degrees Celsius. This extreme heatwave isn’t confined to Thailand; it’s sweeping through other key regions such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and the entire Indian Subcontinent.
March 6, 2024

Vietnam Black Pepper Prices Surge

According to information from many farmers in the South and Central Highlands, the current selling price of black pepper ranges from $4.32 to $4.71 per kilogram depending on the type and region. In provinces like Dak Lak and Gia Lai, the price is commonly between $4.32 and $4.51 per kilogram, while in Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc, it ranges from $4.51 to $4.71 per kilogram.
February 2, 2024

Vietnam wins bid to export 300,000 tons of rice to Indonesia

Their lowest quote was US$648 per ton, including transportation costs. Earlier this year Indonesia said it wanted to import 500,000 tons of rice in January to increase its food reserves. Last year it imported more than one million tons of Vietnamese rice, making it the second biggest customer. According to the Vietnam Food Association and the Thai Rice Exporters Association, the current export prices of standard 5% broken rice are $656 per ton in Thailand, $642 in Vietnam and $638 in Pakistan.