AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam’s agricultural markets showed broad divergence on March 17, as a sharp rebound in durian prices contrasted with continued weakness in coffee, while rice trading in the Mekong Delta remained slow despite stable prices. Other key commodities, such as pepper, hogs, and rubber, displayed either stability or mixed trends across regions and exchanges.

Durian prices rebound strongly across grades
Durian prices in southern Vietnam staged a notable recovery, particularly for Thai durian, which led the uptrend. Grade A Thai durian rose sharply by 15,000–20,000 dong from the previous session, reaching 140,000–160,000 dong per kg at farm gates and warehouses.
In the Mekong Delta, Grade B Thai durian was traded at 115,000–125,000 dong per kg, while Grade C ranged from 68,000 to 85,000 dong. Lower-quality fruit, including off-grade Thai durian and cream-grade products, were priced widely between 22,000 and 70,000 dong per kg depending on size and quality.
Meanwhile, Ri6 durian and other domestic varieties maintained relatively stable price levels. Ri6 Grade A was quoted at 82,000–85,000 dong per kg, and Grade B at 67,000–70,000 dong. In the premium segment, Musang King durian fetched 130,000–142,000 dong per kg. Other local varieties such as Chuong Bo and Sau Huu continued to hold firm prices, with Grade A reaching approximately 95,000 and 110,000 dong per kg respectively.
Coffee prices eased amid global sell-off
In contrast to durian, Vietnam’s coffee market came under pressure, with domestic prices declining by about 200 dong per kg to a range of 89,500–90,500 dong.
Key producing provinces such as Dak Lak and Gia Lai recorded prices at around 90,300 dong per kg. Lam Dong remained the lowest-priced region at 89,500 dong, while the Dak Nong area (now administratively part of Lam Dong) maintained the highest level at 90,500 dong.
The domestic decline followed a sharp downturn in global coffee markets. On the London exchange, robusta coffee futures for May 2026 dropped by 8.4% to $3,455 per ton, reflecting strong selling pressure. Similarly, arabica futures on the New York exchange fell 2.8% to 285.15 US cents per pound.
Current domestic price levels are now significantly lower than earlier in the month, indicating that international market movements continue to exert strong influence on Vietnam’s coffee sector.
Rice market remains quiet despite stable pricing
Rice markets in the Mekong Delta remained subdued, characterized by abundant supply but slow trading activity.
According to regional updates, fresh paddy prices were largely unchanged. Dai Thom 8 and OM 4218 varieties led the market at 6,000–6,200 dong per kg. OM 18 and OM 5451 followed at 5,800–6,100 dong, while lower-grade varieties such as IR 50404 and OM 34 were priced between 5,200 and 5,500 dong.
In the export segment, raw rice prices also held relatively steady, though with slight downward pressure in some categories. Dai Thom 8 was quoted at 9,150–9,350 dong per kg, while OM 18 ranged from 8,900 to 9,100 dong. Other varieties—including OM 5451, IR 504, CL 555, OM 380, and Soc Thom—were traded between 7,500 and 8,550 dong. Finished IR 504 rice products were priced at 9,500–9,700 dong per kg.
On international markets, Vietnamese rice export prices edged lower. Five-percent broken rice was offered at $400–415 per ton, jasmine rice at $430–434, and 100% broken rice at $316–320.
Competitor countries maintained lower price levels in several segments. Thai 5% broken rice was quoted at $381–385 per ton, while India offered similar grades at $351–355. For 100% broken rice, Thailand priced at $363–367, compared with India’s $304–308 per ton, highlighting continued competitive pressure.
Pepper prices remain firm domestically and globally
Vietnam’s pepper market showed stability, with domestic prices holding within a narrow range of 142,500–144,500 dong per kg.
Dak Lak and the Dak Nong area recorded the highest prices at 144,500 dong per kg. Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai followed at 143,500 and 143,000 dong respectively, while Gia Lai posted the lowest level at 142,500 dong.
On the global stage, Vietnamese black pepper export prices ranged from $6,300 to $6,400 per ton for 500 g/l and 550 g/l grades, remaining competitive with Brazil at around $6,100 per ton and Indonesia at $7,014. Vietnamese white pepper was priced at approximately $9,050 per ton.
Hog prices rose in the north, stable elsewhere
Vietnam’s hog market saw modest gains in the northern region, where prices increased by 1,000–2,000 dong per kg. Lang Son and Quang Ninh rose to 63,000 dong per kg, while Bac Ninh, Hanoi, and Hung Yen reached 64,000 dong. In the central and Central Highlands regions, prices were largely stable, except for Thanh Hoa, which edged up to 63,000 dong. Lam Dong recorded the highest level in the region at 65,000 dong per kg.
Southern Vietnam continued to maintain the highest hog prices nationwide, ranging from 64,000 to 66,000 dong per kg, with Ho Chi Minh City at the top end of the range.
Rubber markets show mixed trends across Asia
Rubber prices displayed divergent movements across major Asian exchanges.
On Japan’s TOCOM exchange, prices increased across all contracts, with the March 2026 contract rising 1.43% to 390.5 yen per kg. In contrast, Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) rubber contracts declined, with the May 2026 contract falling 0.9% to 16,835 yuan per ton. Prices on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) were largely unchanged.
Domestically, rubber prices remained stable. At Mang Yang Rubber Company, latex (type 1) was priced at 463 dong per TSC per kg. Other producers such as Phu Rieng, Ba Ria, and Binh Long maintained steady purchasing prices, with scrap rubber ranging from 13,500 to 18,000 dong per kg depending on quality.
Source: Vitic