Agricultural Commodities Market Wrap – April 17
Friday, April 17,2026
AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam’s agricultural commodities markets extended divergent trends in the morning session of April 17, as industrial crops continued to rally sharply while staple grains, rubber, and livestock prices showed mixed and regionally fragmented movements. The latest developments reflected shifting supply–demand balances, firm export dynamics, and cautious sentiment across global markets.
Coffee prices surged to near record highs
Domestic coffee prices rose for a fourth consecutive session, maintaining strong upward momentum across Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Farmgate prices increased by 1,200–1,300 dong per kg from the previous day, lifting the overall range to between 87,900 and 88,400 dong per kg.
Dak Nong, part of Lam Dong province, recorded the highest level at 88,400 dong per kg, while Dak Lak and Gia Lai followed closely at 88,300 dong per kg. The steady rally in domestic prices reflected tightening supply conditions and continued support from global markets.
On international exchanges, robusta futures in London posted notable gains. The May 2026 contract rose by 2.02%, equivalent to 70 USD per ton, settling at 3,528 USD per ton. The July contract also climbed 1.28% to 3,391 USD per ton.
Arabica prices on the New York exchange showed a more moderate increase. Contracts for May and July 2026 edged up 0.53% and 0.22%, reaching 304.25 and 298.25 US cents per pound, respectively.
Market analysts attributed the surge in robusta prices to declining certified inventories. Data from ICE indicated that stockpiles had dropped to 3,891 lots as of April 15, marking the lowest level in approximately 15 months.
Pepper extended gains despite weak global cues
Vietnam’s domestic pepper market also maintained upward momentum, recording a third consecutive day of gains. Prices increased by 500–1,000 dong per kg, trading within a range of 140,000–141,000 dong per kg.
Vietnam’s domestic pepper market also maintained upward momentum, recording a third consecutive day of gains. Prices increased by 500–1,000 dong per kg, trading within a range of 140,000–141,000 dong per kg.
The Central Highlands remained the key driver of price increases. Dak Lak and Dak Nong posted the strongest gains, both rising by 1,000 dong per kg to reach 141,000 dong per kg. Gia Lai saw a smaller increase of 500 dong per kg, with prices at 140,000 dong per kg.
In the southeastern region, including Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City, pepper prices also rose to approximately 140,000 dong per kg.
However, global pepper markets presented a contrasting picture, with largely subdued trading activity. Indonesian black pepper prices declined by 2 USD per ton to 7,063 USD per ton, while Brazil and Malaysia remained unchanged at 6,150 USD per ton and 9,300 USD per ton, respectively.
Vietnam’s export pepper prices for grades 500 g/l and 550 g/l held steady at 6,100–6,200 USD per ton. In the white pepper segment, Indonesia’s Muntok slipped slightly to 9,305 USD per ton, while Vietnam and Malaysia remained unchanged.
Rice market showed mixed performance
The rice and paddy market in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta displayed mixed movements.
The rice and paddy market in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta displayed mixed movements.
Fresh paddy prices recorded broad-based increases. OM 5451 rose by 300 dong per kg to 5,800–5,900 dong per kg. OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 both increased by 200 dong per kg, trading at 6,000–6,200 dong per kg and 6,000–6,100 dong per kg, respectively. IR 50404 edged up by 100 dong per kg to 5,500–5,600 dong per kg, while OM 34 ranged between 5,100 and 5,200 dong per kg.
In contrast, export-grade rice prices showed mixed trends. IR 504 rose slightly by 50 dong per kg to 8,000–8,010 dong per kg, whereas OM 18 declined by 50 dong per kg to 8,700–8,850 dong per kg. Other varieties remained stable, including Dai Thom 8 at 9,200–9,400 dong per kg and OM 5451 at 8,650–8,750 dong per kg.
On the global export front, Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was quoted at 460–465 USD per ton, higher than Thailand and India.
Durian prices remained at record highs
Durian prices held steady at elevated levels.
Durian prices held steady at elevated levels.
Premium Musang King durian (Grade A) traded at 170,000–180,000 dong per kg, while Grade B ranged from 130,000 to 150,000 dong per kg.
Thai durian (VIP Grade A) was priced at 120,000–130,000 dong per kg, with lower grades ranging from 90,000 to 115,000 dong per kg.
Ri6 durian stood at 80,000–86,000 dong per kg for Grade A, while lower grades ranged from 50,000 to 70,000 dong per kg.
Rubber market stable domestically
Domestic rubber prices remained largely unchanged.
Domestic rubber prices remained largely unchanged.
At Mang Yang Rubber Company, latex prices were quoted at 463 and 458 dong per TSC kg for grades 1 and 2, respectively, while coagulated rubber ranged from 404 to 459 dong per kg. Other companies also maintained stable price levels.
Globally, rubber markets were mixed. Japan’s TOCOM exchange saw slight gains, with prices at 379–388 JPY per kg. Meanwhile, Shanghai and Singapore markets declined, reflecting concerns over demand from the tire industry.
Southern hog prices reached new highs
Live hog prices in southern Vietnam edged higher, with some provinces increasing by 1,000 dong per kg, bringing the range to 67,000–69,000 dong per kg.
Live hog prices in southern Vietnam edged higher, with some provinces increasing by 1,000 dong per kg, bringing the range to 67,000–69,000 dong per kg.
Key provinces recorded the peak level of 69,000 dong per kg. In contrast, northern and central regions remained stable, trading between 63,000 and 68,000 dong per kg.
The broadly flat trend across most regions indicated that traders were monitoring supply–demand developments before determining the next market direction.
Source: Vitic/Nongthongviet
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