Durian prices surged
Durian prices extended their rally, showing clear quality-based divergence, led by Thai Monthong and Ri6 varieties.

In the Mekong Delta, top-grade Thai durian (VIP Grade A) rose sharply to 160,000–165,000 dong per kg, up by 30,000–35,000 dong from the previous day.

Other grades also strengthened, with Grade B at 140,000–145,000 dong/kg and Grade C at 65,000–75,000 dong/kg. Lower-quality and defective fruit traded between 25,000–60,000 dong/kg depending on grade.

Ri6 durian prices also rebounded, with Grade A fetching 90,000–105,000 dong/kg and Grade B at 75,000–85,000 dong/kg.

Among specialty varieties, Musang King Grade A traded at 135,000–142,000 dong/kg, while Chuong Bo Grade A held at 85,000–95,000 dong/kg.

Live hog prices moved higher
The live hog market recorded localized gains in the Central, Central Highlands and southern regions, while northern prices were unchanged.

Dong Nai led the market after rising by 1,000 dong/kg to 69,000 dong/kg, the highest level nationwide. Neighboring provinces such as Tay Ninh, Dong Thap and Ho Chi Minh City followed closely at 68,000 dong/kg.

In the Central Highlands, Lam Dong gained 1,000 dong/kg to 67,000 dong/kg. Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa held at 65,000 dong/kg, while Ha Tinh remained the lowest in the region at 63,000 dong/kg.

Northern prices were steady at 63,000–65,000 dong/kg.

Coffee prices held steady below 90,000 dong/kg
Domestic coffee prices were unchanged as international exchanges were closed for holidays.

In the Central Highlands, farmgate prices remained at 88,700–89,300 dong/kg, with Dak Nong (Lam Dong area) recording the highest level at 89,300 dong/kg, followed by Dak Lak and Gia Lai at around 89,200 dong/kg.

Globally, coffee prices declined last week, with robusta under greater pressure than arabica due to ample supply ahead of the upcoming harvest.

London May 2026 robusta futures fell by $145 to $3,448 per tonne, while New York arabica futures for the same contract eased 2.1% to 295.4 US cents per pound.

Pepper market remained in consolidation
Domestic pepper prices stabilized at 138,000–139,000 dong/kg.

Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong area) held the highest level at 139,000 dong/kg. In the Southeast, Ho Chi Minh City traded at 138,500 dong/kg, while Dong Nai stood at 138,000 dong/kg.

On the export market, Vietnam’s black pepper prices ranged from $6,000 to $6,100 per tonne, showing no clear recovery. This remained below Indonesia’s $7,115 and Brazil’s $6,150 per tonne, highlighting ongoing competitive pressure despite improving global demand.

White pepper export prices stood at $8,900 per tonne, lower than Indonesia’s $9,374 and Malaysia’s $12,200 per tonne.

Rubber prices stable domestically, mixed globally
Domestic rubber prices remained stable across producing regions.

At Mang Yang Rubber Company, latex was traded at 458–463 dong/TSC/kg, Phu Rieng at 440 dong/TSC/kg, and Binh Long at 422–432 dong/TSC/kg depending on location. Scrap rubber ranged from 13,500–18,000 dong/kg depending on DRC content.

On global markets, prices were mixed across Asian exchanges.

Japan’s TOCOM saw May 2026 contracts rise 1.21%, while June contracts fell 1.08%. Shanghai futures mostly edged higher, with August 2026 gaining up to 1.14%. Singapore prices moved within a narrow range around 203 US cents/kg.

The divergence reflected cautious investor sentiment, as technical recovery signals emerged but lacked support from underlying demand.

Rice market steady, export prices under pressure
In the Mekong Delta, fresh paddy trading was slow with stable prices. According to An Giang’s agriculture department, Dai Thom 8 and OM 18 paddy ranged from 5,700–5,800 dong/kg, while OM 5451 stood at 5,400–5,600 dong/kg. Export-grade rice saw Dai Thom 8 at 9,200–9,400 dong/kg and OM 5451 at 8,450–8,550 dong/kg. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $400–445 per tonne, 100% broken rice at $329–333 per tonne, and Jasmine rice at $435–439 per tonne.

The FAO reported that global rice prices fell 3% in March from the previous month, partly due to Middle East tensions disrupting trade flows.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Directive No. 08/CT-BCT, calling for coordinated measures to promote rice production and exports while ensuring market balance.

The directive, dated March 19, 2026, aims to implement the Prime Minister’s instructions under Official Dispatch No. 21/CĐ-TTg on managing rice production and consumption. It underscores the principle that rice export management must be closely aligned with domestic market stability, food security, and improving production and business efficiency in a sustainable manner.

Under Directive 08, the ministry has instructed its affiliated units, provincial and municipal Departments of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Food Association, and rice exporters to strictly comply with government directives. At the same time, stakeholders are required to proactively coordinate and implement synchronized measures within their respective functions, ensuring consistency in policy execution from central to local levels.

Specifically, the Multilateral Trade Policy Department has been tasked with continuing to study and incorporate rice into the sectoral roadmap under the project supporting enterprises in leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs). The department is also responsible for accelerating negotiations with partners such as the European Union and the United Kingdom to expand tariff-rate quotas, thereby creating more room for rice exports to high-value markets.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Market Development Department and Vietnam’s trade offices abroad have been assigned to closely monitor developments in supply-demand dynamics, pricing, and import policies in key markets. They are expected to provide timely market intelligence, issue risk warnings, and support businesses in resolving issues arising during transactions, thereby enhancing export efficiency and minimizing trade disputes.

Source: Vitic/Nongthongviet.vn