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Vietnam agricultural markets on May 20: Coffee fell sharply while rice exports held firm 

 Wednesday, May 20,2026

AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam’s agricultural markets on the morning of May 20, 2026, showed mixed movements across key commodities. Domestic coffee prices extended their decline under pressure from anticipated supply from Brazil, while Thai durian prices softened after recent gains. Meanwhile, rice exports, live hog prices, pepper, and rubber remained broadly stable.

Domestic coffee prices dropped sharply
Domestic coffee prices fell by between 1,400 and 1,700 dong per kilogram, bringing trading levels down to around 84,800–85,500 dong per kg. This marked the first time in several weeks that prices slipped below the 86,000 dong threshold. Lam Dong province recorded the lowest purchasing price in the Central Highlands at 84,800 dong per kg. Gia Lai and Dak Lak both traded at 85,300 dong per kg, while Dak Nong (now administratively merged into Lam Dong) maintained the highest level at 85,500 dong per kg. In contrast to the domestic downturn, global coffee markets rebounded due to technical buying after three consecutive weeks of losses. On the London exchange, robusta futures for July 2026 delivery rose by 39 USD per tonne to 3,345 USD per tonne. Similarly, arabica futures on the New York exchange gained 5.95 US cents per pound to reach 270.15 US cents per pound.
Pepper prices stabilized after previous decline
Following a drop in the previous session, domestic pepper prices stabilized, fluctuating between 139,000 and 142,000 dong per kg.
Gia Lai posted the lowest level at 139,000 dong per kg. Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City recorded 140,000 dong and 141,000 dong per kg, respectively. Dak Lak and Dak Nong continued to lead the market at 142,000 dong per kg.
On the international market, Indonesian black pepper prices held steady at 7,050 USD per tonne. Brazil’s ASTA 570 grade traded around 6,250 USD per tonne, while Malaysia maintained a higher benchmark at 9,300 USD per tonne.
Vietnam’s export prices for black pepper remained stable at 6,100–6,200 USD per tonne for 500 g/l and 550 g/l grades. White pepper prices were unchanged, with Vietnamese exporters offering at approximately 9,000 USD per tonne.
Domestic paddy steady while rice export prices remained elevated
Rice markets in the Mekong Delta showed stability in fresh paddy segments, while slight increases were observed in raw rice categories.
OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 paddy continued to be purchased at around 6,200–6,300 dong per kg. OM 5451 ranged between 5,600 and 5,700 dong per kg, while IR 50404 held steady at 5,400–5,500 dong per kg.
In the raw rice segment, OM 5451 increased by 50 dong per kg to 9,550–9,650 dong per kg. CL 555 rose by 100 dong per kg, reaching 9,100–9,300 dong per kg.
Vietnam’s rice export prices remained notably strong in the high-quality segment. Fragrant rice with 5% broken content was quoted at 510–520 USD per tonne, significantly higher than Thailand’s 413–417 USD per tonne and India’s 344–348 USD per tonne.
Similarly, 100% broken rice was priced at 331–335 USD per tonne, while Jasmine rice maintained a firm range of 513–517 USD per tonne.
Durian prices diverged, Thai premium segment cooled
Durian prices across key growing regions showed divergence among segments. Thai durian Grade A declined by 2,000–4,000 dong per kg, falling to around 78,000–82,000 dong per kg.
In the Mekong Delta, premium Thai Grade A durian was purchased at approximately 82,000 dong per kg, while standard export-quality fruit traded near 80,000 dong per kg.
In contrast, Ri6 durian remained stable at 47,000–52,000 dong per kg. In both the Mekong Delta and Southeast region, Ri6 Grade A was transacted within the 48,000–52,000 dong per kg range.
High-end durian varieties continued to attract strong demand. Black Thorn Grade A was traded at around 115,000 dong per kg, while Musang King Grade A remained popular at approximately 90,000 dong per kg.
Live hog prices held firm at high levels
Live hog prices ranged between 66,000 and 70,000 dong per kg nationwide. Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City recorded the highest level at 70,000 dong per kg.
Other southern provinces such as Tay Ninh, An Giang, and Can Tho maintained stable prices at around 68,000 dong per kg.
In the north, prices remained elevated, peaking at 69,000 dong per kg in Bac Ninh, Hanoi, and Hung Yen. Provinces including Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, and Quang Ninh traded at approximately 68,000 dong per kg.
In the central and Central Highlands regions, Lam Dong led with 69,000 dong per kg, followed by Thanh Hoa and Dak Lak at 68,000 dong per kg.
Although trading activity remained cautious, balanced supply and demand conditions helped support price stability.
Domestic rubber prices unchanged
Domestic rubber prices showed no significant changes.
Binh Long Rubber Company maintained its purchasing price for latex at 505 dong per TSC degree per kg, while lump rubber was traded at 18,000 dong per kg.
Mang Yang Rubber Company bought latex at 458–463 dong per TSC per kg.
In Phu Rieng and Ba Ria, latex prices continued to be applied at a stable level of around 420 dong per TSC per kg, providing consistent income conditions for farmers.
Source: Vitic
 

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