AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam’s agricultural markets showed mixed but generally improving signals on the morning of May 21, 2026, as fresh paddy and coffee prices rebounded, while durian also posted a notable recovery. Meanwhile, domestic pepper, rubber, and live hog prices remained largely stable.

Coffee prices rebounded after a prolonged decline
Domestic coffee prices reversed course and increased sharply following several consecutive sessions of decline. Purchasing agents across the Central Highlands raised buying prices by approximately 800 dong per kg, bringing the market back into a safer range of 85,600 to 86,300 dong per kg. Dak Nong (Lam Dong area) recorded the highest trading level nationwide at 86,300 dong per kg. Dak Lak and Gia Lai followed closely at 86,100 dong per kg, while Lam Dong (former province) remained the lowest-priced area at around 85,600 dong per kg.
The domestic rebound was supported by a strong recovery in international markets, driven by bargain-hunting demand after prices had entered oversold territory.
On the London exchange, robusta coffee futures for July 2026 rose by 1.18% to 3,345 USD per ton, while the September contract increased to 3,208 USD per ton. On the New York exchange, arabica prices recovered more strongly, with the July contract rising 2.25% to 270.15 US cents per pound and the September contract reaching 262.15 US cents per pound.
Pepper market remained cautious and stable
Domestic pepper prices remained unchanged on May 21, fluctuating between 139,000 and 142,000 dong per kg. Following earlier declines in the week, the market entered a wait-and-see phase, reflecting cautious trading sentiment. The steady price trend indicated a relative balance between supply and demand. In the Central Highlands, Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong area) maintained the highest price level at 142,000 dong per kg. Ba Ria–Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City area) held at 141,000 dong per kg, while Binh Phuoc (Dong Nai area) stood at 140,000 dong per kg. Gia Lai recorded the lowest level at 139,000 dong per kg.
Internationally, pepper prices in India remained stable at high levels, with Garbled black pepper priced at 71,400 USD per ton, Ungarbled at 69,400 USD per ton, and Gram/liter grade at 68,400 USD per ton.
According to the International Pepper Community, Indonesian black pepper was quoted at 7,050 USD per ton, Brazilian ASTA 570 at 6,250 USD per ton, and Malaysian pepper remained the highest at around 9,300 USD per ton. Vietnamese export black pepper prices for grades 500 g/l and 550 g/l stayed stable between 6,100 and 6,200 USD per ton.
In the white pepper segment, Indonesia’s Muntok white pepper held at 9,244 USD per ton, while Vietnam and Malaysia maintained export prices at 9,000 USD and 12,200 USD per ton, respectively.
Fresh paddy prices increased in the Mekong Delta
Rice markets in the Mekong Delta strengthened as several fresh paddy varieties posted notable gains. Early harvest supply from the Summer–Autumn crop stimulated trading activity among local merchants.
OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 varieties increased by 400 dong per kg to 6,500–6,700 dong per kg. OM 5451 rose by 300 dong per kg to 5,800–6,000 dong per kg.
Other varieties remained stable, with IR 50404 ranging between 5,400 and 5,500 dong per kg, and OM 34 holding at 5,100–5,200 dong per kg.
In the processed rice segment, prices were mostly unchanged but remained attractive. OM 5451 raw rice traded at 9,550–9,650 dong per kg, Dai Thom 8 at 9,200–9,400 dong per kg, and finished IR 504 rice stood at 10,750–10,900 dong per kg.
On the export front, Vietnamese rice prices remained stable in the high-quality segment. Jasmine rice was quoted at 513–517 USD per ton, fragrant rice (5% broken) at 510–520 USD per ton, and 100% broken rice at 331–335 USD per ton.
Price divergence persisted among key exporters. Thailand’s 5% broken rice increased to 422–426 USD per ton, while India’s equivalent grade declined slightly to 342–346 USD per ton.
Durian prices recovered strongly in southern regions
Durian prices rebounded, particularly for premium Thai varieties, which increased by 3,000 to 5,000 dong per kg compared to the previous session.
In the Mekong Delta, Thai durian VIP grade A ranged from 82,000 to 87,000 dong per kg, while grade B traded at 60,000–67,000 dong per kg. Standard Thai grade A rose to 78,000–82,000 dong per kg.
For Ri6 durian, Binh Phuoc (Dong Nai area) led with grade A prices at 50,000–55,000 dong per kg. In the Mekong Delta, prices ranged from 50,000 to 52,000 dong per kg, while Tay Ninh recorded 48,000 dong per kg and Dong Nai (former province) ranged between 46,000 and 50,000 dong per kg.
In the ultra-premium segment, Black Thorn durian remained the top performer at 108,000–110,000 dong per kg, while Musang King ranged between 85,000 and 90,000 dong per kg depending on the region.
The recovery was expected to continue, supported by strong demand in high-end segments and positive export signals to China and India.
Live hog prices remained stable, with slight easing in the South
Live hog prices nationwide stayed within a range of 66,000 to 70,000 dong per kg. In the southern region, prices edged slightly lower but continued to lead the national market.
Dong Nai remained the highest-priced locality at 70,000 dong per kg, while Ho Chi Minh City slipped to 69,000 dong per kg. Tay Ninh, An Giang, Vinh Long, and Can Tho recorded 68,000 dong per kg, while Dong Thap and Ca Mau traded at 67,000 dong per kg.
In the north, prices remained firm, with Hung Yen leading at 69,000 dong per kg. Most other provinces, including Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Phu Tho, and Son La, hovered around 68,000 dong per kg. Remaining areas such as Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Ninh Binh, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, and Dien Bien maintained 67,000 dong per kg.
Central and Central Highlands regions stayed stable, with prices ranging from 66,000 to 69,000 dong per kg. Lam Dong recorded the highest level at 69,000 dong per kg, followed by Thanh Hoa and Dak Lak at 68,000 dong per kg. Other provinces traded between 66,000 and 67,000 dong per kg.
Domestic rubber prices remained flat despite global gains
Vietnam’s domestic rubber market remained stable despite strong gains in global prices. Mang Yang Company purchased latex at 458–463 dong per TSC, Phu Rieng at 420 dong per TSC, and Binh Long at 505 dong per TSC per kg.
This stability provided reassurance for farmers, while enterprises continued to monitor global industrial demand trends.
Globally, rubber prices increased across major trading hubs. A weakening Japanese yen, tightening supply concerns in Thailand, and rising crude oil prices encouraged speculative buying.
As a result, June futures in China rose 0.4% to 17,695 yuan per ton. In Japan, prices increased 1.1% to 404.1 yen per kg, while Thailand’s domestic prices surged 7.1% to 84.4 baht per kg. Singapore also recorded a 0.2% gain to 223.2 US cents per kg.
Overall, Vietnam’s agricultural markets on May 21 reflected a combination of recovery momentum in key commodities and continued stability in others, amid supportive global signals and balanced domestic supply-demand dynamics.
Source: Vitic