Coffee extends gains on robusta strength
Domestic coffee prices rose by 600 dong per kg across the Central Highlands compared to the previous session, with prices ranging between 86,600 and 87,200 dong per kg. Dak Nong recorded the highest level at 87,200 dong per kg, followed by Dak Lak and Gia Lai at 87,100 dong per kg.

The domestic uptrend reflected global market movements, particularly in the robusta segment. On the London exchange, robusta futures for May 2026 rose by 3.19%, equivalent to an increase of 107 USD per tonne, to reach 3,458 USD per tonne. The July contract also climbed nearly 3% to 3,351 USD per tonne.

On the New York exchange, arabica prices posted more modest gains due to expectations of increased supply in the coming months. The May 2026 contract rose 0.6% to 302.65 U.S. cents per pound, while the July contract gained 0.46% to 297.6 U.S. cents per pound.

Domestic pepper prices inch higher
Similar to coffee, domestic pepper prices increased slightly by 500 dong per kg in several provinces in the Central Highlands and southeastern region, bringing the overall price range to 139,000–140,000 dong per kg.

Dak Lak and Dak Nong continued to lead the market with prices at 140,000 dong per kg. Gia Lai recorded an increase to 139,500 dong per kg, while Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City saw prices rise to 139,000 dong per kg.

In contrast, global pepper prices showed mixed trends. According to the International Pepper Community, Indonesian black pepper prices declined by 5 USD per tonne to 7,065 USD per tonne. Other major producers saw little change, with Brazil’s ASTA 570 remaining at 6,150 USD per tonne and Malaysia’s black pepper stable at 9,300 USD per tonne.

Vietnam’s export pepper prices held steady at 6,100–6,200 USD per tonne for 500 g/l and 550 g/l grades. In the white pepper segment, Indonesia’s Muntok white pepper declined by 7 USD per tonne to 9,308 USD per tonne, while Vietnamese and Malaysian white pepper prices remained unchanged at 9,000 USD and 12,200 USD per tonne, respectively.

Rice market remains subdued with slow trading
In the Mekong Delta, the rice market continued to show limited movement, as increasing supply combined with weak demand led to slow trading activity.

According to data from An Giang’s Department of Agriculture and Environment, fresh paddy prices remained stable. OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 ranged from 5,800 to 6,100 dong per kg. OM 5451 held at 5,500–5,600 dong per kg, IR 50404 at 5,400–5,600 dong per kg, and OM 34 at 5,100–5,200 dong per kg.

For export rice, IR 504 traded at 8,000–8,050 dong per kg, OM 18 at 8,700–8,900 dong per kg, CL 555 at 8,100–8,200 dong per kg, OM 5451 at 8,650–8,750 dong per kg, and Dai Thom 8 at 9,200–9,400 dong per kg. Other varieties such as OM 380 and Soc Thom were priced at 7,500–7,600 dong per kg, while finished IR 504 rice ranged from 9,500 to 9,700 dong per kg.

On the global market, Vietnam’s export rice prices remained stable. Five-percent broken rice was quoted at 460–465 USD per tonne, while 100% broken rice stood at 333–337 USD per tonne. Jasmine rice was offered at 454–458 USD per tonne.

Thailand’s 5% broken rice was priced at 378–382 USD per tonne, with 100% broken rice at 357–361 USD per tonne. India’s rice prices also held steady, with 5% broken rice at 336–340 USD per tonne and 100% broken rice at 284–288 USD per tonne.

Durian market shows sharp divergence
The durian market displayed strong divergence across regions. In the Mekong Delta, Thai durian prices dropped significantly. Grade A Thai durian fell by 25,000–30,000 dong per kg to 120,000–130,000 dong per kg. Grade B ranged from 100,000 to 110,000 dong per kg, while grade C stood at 80,000–90,000 dong per kg.

Easier-to-sell Thai durian categories also declined, with grade A priced at 110,000–120,000 dong per kg, grade B at 95,000–100,000 dong per kg, and grade C at 70,000–85,000 dong per kg. Lower-grade and off-spec fruit traded at significantly lower levels, with defective durian at 40,000–45,000 dong per kg.

Ri6 durian followed a similar downward trend. Grade A was priced at 80,000–86,000 dong per kg, grade B at 65,000–70,000 dong per kg, and grade C at 45,000–55,000 dong per kg. Lower-quality categories fell to as low as 25,000–35,000 dong per kg.

In contrast, Musang King durian stood out as the key gainer. Grade A prices surged by 35,000–40,000 dong per kg, reaching 170,000–180,000 dong per kg. Grade B ranged from 105,000 to 120,000 dong per kg. Chuong Bo durian also recorded stable prices, with grade A at 70,000–75,000 dong per kg.

Rubber stable domestically, firmer globally
Domestic rubber prices remained unchanged across major producers. At Mang Yang Rubber Company, latex was purchased at 463 dong per TSC per kg for grade 1 and 458 dong per TSC per kg for grade 2. Scrap rubber prices ranged from 404 to 459 dong per kg depending on quality.

Phu Rieng Rubber Company listed latex at 420 dong per TSC per kg and scrap rubber at 390 dong per DRC per kg. Ba Ria Rubber Company maintained prices between 442 and 452 dong per TSC per kg depending on quality levels.

On the global market, prices showed an upward trend in several exchanges. Shanghai rubber futures rose between 0.39% and 0.63% across forward contracts, with the May 2026 contract reaching 16,700 CNY per tonne.

Singapore rubber futures also edged higher, with contracts for May through September trading around 203.10–203.50 U.S. cents per kg. However, Tokyo markets showed mixed movements, with some contracts rising while others declined slightly.

Hog prices establish higher baseline
Vietnam’s hog prices increased slightly nationwide, with stronger gains observed in the central and southern regions.

In the south, prices rose by 1,000 dong per kg in several provinces, including Tay Ninh, An Giang and Can Tho, bringing the regional range to 67,000–69,000 dong per kg. Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City recorded the highest levels at 69,000 dong per kg.

The central and Central Highlands regions saw broad increases of 1,000 dong per kg, with prices ranging from 63,000 to 68,000 dong per kg. Dak Lak and Lam Dong maintained the highest levels in the region at 68,000 dong per kg.

In the north, price increases were more limited. Ninh Binh and Lao Cai rose by 1,000 dong per kg to 64,000 dong per kg, while most other provinces remained unchanged. Overall, northern prices ranged between 63,000 and 65,000 dong per kg, with the highest levels recorded in Bac Ninh, Hanoi and Hung Yen.

Source: Vitic/Nongthongviet