Farmers growing waxy corn and sweet corn (American corn) across many localities in Vietnam's Mekong Delta benefitied from persistently high prices, which have helped improve their incomes.
Large-sized waxy corn was purchased by traders directly at farms for VND55,000-60,000 per dozen (14 ears), up about VND5,000 per dozen compared with several months ago and marking the highest level in recent growing seasons.
For American corn, farmgate prices ranged from VND5,000-6,000 per ear (weighing approximately 0.5 kg per ear), up significantly from the same period last year, allowing many farmers to earn solid profits. Strong demand and limited supply, as many growers have reduced planting areas, continue to support prices.
According to traders, corn prices remained elevated due to steady demand from wholesale markets, supermarkets, restaurants and food processors, while market supply remains relatively tight. Corn cultivation areas have shrunk in many localities as some farmers have switched to crops offering higher economic returns.
Limited supplies coupled with resilient demand kept corn prices at high levels. Given the current market conditions, many farmers expected prices to remain stable in the coming months, helping improve incomes and encouraging production expansion in suitable growing areas.
King mandarin prices surged on tight supply
King mandarin prices across many Mekong Delta provinces rose sharply, reaching their highest levels in several months and bringing positive signals for growers after a prolonged period of depressed prices. Compared with about one month earlier, prices increased by VND 1,000-3,000/kg, depending on the grade.
Large-sized king mandarins, with 3-6 fruits/kg, were purchased by traders and collection stations at VND10,000-13,000/kg, while fruit sized 7-10 fruits/kg sold for VND6,000-9,000/kg. Meanwhile, prices for small-sized mandarins also increased to VND4,000-5,000/kg.
According to growers and traders, the increase was mainly driven by a noticeable decline in market supply, as harvest volumes were limited. In addition to seasonal factors, mandarin-growing areas in many localities had contracted significantly after years of low prices that caused losses for growers. Many farmers cut down their mandarin orchards and switched to other fruit trees or crops with better economic returns, reducing king mandarin supplies compared with previous years.
Meanwhile, domestic demand remained stable, particularly from wholesale markets, supermarkets and retail chains, helping lift procurement prices. Under prevailing market conditions, many growers expected prices to remain at profitable levels provided supply did not increase sharply, allowing them to improve incomes and gradually restore production after a prolonged difficult period.
Thai durian rises by VND2,000-6,000/kg

Commodity	Grade/Specification	Region	Price (VND/kg)	Daily change
Waxy corn	Large (14 ears/dozen)	Mekong Delta	55,000-60,000/dozen	+5,000/dozen vs. several months earlier
American corn	Approx. 0.5 kg/ear	Mekong Delta	5,000-6,000/ear	Higher than the same period
King mandarin	3-6 fruits/kg	Mekong Delta	10,000-13,000	+1,000-3,000/kg vs. one month earlier
King mandarin	7-10 fruits/kg	Mekong Delta	6,000-9,000	+1,000-3,000/kg vs. one month earlier
Small-sized mandarins	-	Mekong Delta	4,000-5,000	Increased
Thai durian (Grade A)	Premium	Mekong Delta	61,000-66,000	+2,000-6,000/kg
Ri6 durian (Grade A)	Premium	Mekong Delta	33,000-40,000	Recovered
Ri6 durian (Grade B)	Standard	Mekong Delta	22,000	Stable
Black Thorn (Grade A)	Premium	Mekong Delta	110,000	Stable
Black Thorn (Grade B)	Standard	Mekong Delta	90,000	Stable
Thai durian (Grade A)	Premium	Central Highlands	66,000-67,000	Stable
Thai durian (Grade B)	Standard	Central Highlands	46,000	Stable
Thai durian (Grade A)	Premium	Dong Nai	60,000-64,000	Stable
Thai durian (Grade B)	Standard	Dong Nai	40,000-44,000	Stable
Ri6 durian (Grade A)	Premium	Dong Nai	36,000	Stable
Ri6 durian (Grade B)	Standard	Dong Nai	21,000	Stable
Black Thorn (Grade A)	Premium	Dong Nai	110,000	Stable
Black Thorn (Grade B)	Standard	Dong Nai	90,000	Stable
Thai durian (Grade A)	Premium	Dak Lak	62,000-65,000	Stable
Thai durian (Grade B)	Standard	Dak Lak	42,000-44,000	Stable
Seeded lemon	Domestic varieties	Mekong Delta	2,500-3,000	-10,000/kg vs. previous month
Seedless lemon	Open market	Mekong Delta	6,500	Stable