AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam’s agricultural markets recorded mixed but generally positive movements on May 25, 2026, with domestic coffee and high-quality rice prices benefiting from supportive global trends. Meanwhile, durian and pepper prices consolidated around intrinsic value levels, while rubber and live hog markets remained under pressure from supply chain dynamics.

Domestic coffee prices maintained at elevated levels
Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam’s Central Highlands were reported to have remained firm, fluctuating between 87,400 and 88,100 dong per kg. The regional average stood at approximately 88,000 dong per kg, reflecting a period of consolidation following a series of recent gains.
Dak Nong (Lam Dong region) recorded the highest procurement price at 88,100 dong per kg, while Lam Dong (former administrative area) trailed by roughly 700 dong per kg.
The domestic market had been supported by a nearly 2% increase in Robusta prices on the London exchange. In particular, the July 2026 Robusta contract rose by USD 57 per tonne to reach USD 3,456 per tonne. This upward momentum provided a solid foundation for local prices to remain elevated across key producing provinces.
In contrast, Arabica futures declined slightly across multiple delivery months, weighed down by expectations of improved supply conditions in Brazil.
Market analysts noted that global Robusta supply constraints, unfavorable weather conditions in the Central Highlands, and low international stockpiles had collectively contributed to sustaining high price levels.
Pepper prices moved sideways domestically, diverged globally
Domestic black pepper prices were reported to have moved sideways, ranging from 139,000 to 142,000 dong per kg. However, compared with the previous week, prices had declined by 2,000–3,000 dong per kg in several localities.
Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong region) continued to post the highest prices at 142,000 dong per kg. Ba Ria–Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City) recorded 141,000 dong per kg, while Dong Nai stood at 140,000 dong per kg. Gia Lai remained the lowest-priced market at 139,000 dong per kg.
On the global front, Indonesia’s black pepper price fell by approximately USD71 per tonne week-on-week to USD6,979 per tonne.
Conversely, Malaysia’s black pepper prices increased by USD50 per tonne to USD9,350 per tonne, maintaining its position as the highest-priced origin among major producers.
Brazil’s ASTA 570 black pepper prices remained unchanged at USD6,250 per tonne.
Vietnam’s export prices were reported to have held steady, with black pepper quoted at USD6,100–6,200 per tonne and white pepper at USD9,000 per tonne.
Rice export prices continued to strengthen
In the Mekong Delta, paddy and rice prices were largely stable, although trading activity remained subdued as farmers held back supply in anticipation of higher prices, while demand showed signs of softness.
According to the An Giang Department of Agriculture and Environment, fresh paddy prices for OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 varieties ranged from 6,500 to 6,700 dong per kg.
OM 5451 paddy traded at 5,800–6,000 dong per kg, while IR 50404 and OM 34 were recorded at 5,400–5,500 dong per kg and 5,100–5,200 dong per kg, respectively.
For export-oriented rice, OM 5451 raw rice was priced at 9,550–9,650 dong per kg.
The export segment continued to provide strong support for the market. Data from the Vietnam Food Association indicated that Jasmine rice was offered at USD524–528 per tonne, while 5% broken fragrant rice ranged between USD505 and USD520 per tonne. Meanwhile, 100% broken rice was quoted at USD339–343 per tonne.
Globally, Thailand’s 5% broken rice prices stood at USD434–438 per tonne, compared with USD342–346 per tonne in India.
According to Bloomberg, the global rice market had entered a sensitive phase, as export prices across Asia continued to climb amid tightening supply conditions and rising weather-related risks.
Durian prices increased in select segments
Durian prices were reported to have risen in certain premium segments. In particular, Thai durian VIP Grade A increased by 5,000 dong per kg compared to the previous day.
In the Mekong Delta, Thai durian VIP Grade A was traded at around 87,000 dong per kg, while Grade B stood at approximately 67,000 dong per kg. For lower-grade Thai durian, Grade A was priced at around 82,000 dong per kg and Grade B at roughly 62,000 dong per kg.
Ri6 durian prices remained at moderate levels due to abundant supply from multiple harvesting regions. Grade A Ri6 was traded at around 50,000 dong per kg, while Grade B was priced near 35,000 dong per kg.
High-end durian varieties continued to command strong prices thanks to stable demand. Musang King Grade A was quoted at approximately 90,000 dong per kg, while Black Thorn Grade A reached around 125,000 dong per kg.
Market observers indicated that the domestic market could improve further as India expanded imports of Vietnamese durian under less stringent requirements on Auramine O and cadmium residues compared to China.
However, competitive pressure remained, as China accelerated the development of its domestic durian cultivation to reduce reliance on imports.
Live hog prices remained stable
Live hog prices across Vietnam were reported to have remained stable, with no significant changes observed nationwide. Prices ranged between 67,000 and 70,000 dong per kg.
In the northern region, Hung Yen recorded the highest price at 70,000 dong per kg, followed by Hanoi and Hai Phong at 69,000 dong per kg.
In the central and Central Highlands regions, prices fluctuated between 67,000 and 69,000 dong per kg. Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Lam Dong led the region at 69,000 dong per kg, while Khanh Hoa posted the lowest level at 67,000 dong per kg.
In the south, Dong Nai continued to lead with 70,000 dong per kg, followed by Ho Chi Minh City at 69,000 dong per kg. An Giang and Ca Mau recorded the lowest prices at 67,000 dong per kg.
Overall, the hog market showed no clear signs of a strong upward trend in the short term.
Rubber prices remained stable domestically, mixed globally
Domestic rubber prices at major companies were reported to have remained stable.
At Binh Long Rubber Company, fresh latex was purchased at 505 per TSC degree dong per kg. Ba Ria Rubber Company maintained its latex procurement price at 420 dong per TSC degree per kg, with raw latex priced around 18,100 dong per kg.
At Phu Rieng Rubber Company, mixed latex was quoted at 390 dong per DRC, while fresh latex was purchased at 420 dong per TSC.
On global exchanges, rubber prices showed mixed trends. RSS3 rubber on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) remained largely unchanged after several sessions of narrow fluctuations, with the July 2026 contract hovering around 403.30 JPY per kg.
Meanwhile, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, natural rubber prices declined under pressure from improving supply. The June 2026 contract fell by 0.54% to CNY17,365 per tonne, while the July 2026 contract dropped by 0.86% to CNY17,325 per tonne.
In Thailand, domestic rubber prices for June delivery edged down slightly to approximately THB84.6 per kg. Analysts noted that more favorable weather conditions in Thailand were expected to accelerate latex harvesting, thereby increasing global supply pressure in the near term.
Source: Vitic