Rice exports exceed 2 million tonnes

Vietnam shipped abroad nearly 300,000 tonnes of rice in the first three week of May, bringing its total rice export volume to over 2 million tonnes since the start of this year, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

In May, Asia remains Vietnam’s largest rice importer, consuming 177,000 tonnes, making up 57.3% of the total volume.

It was followed by the Americas and Africa that purchased 65,000 tonnes and 58,000 tonnes, respectively.

As of May 22, Vietnam exported 2.061million tonnes of rice worth nearly US$900 million (FOB) and US$950 (CIF).

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