Vietnam commodities update, July 13: Gold fell, rice export prices steady (Monday, July 13,2026)

Vietnam's commodity markets showed mixed trends on Monday. Export rice prices held firm, while domestic coffee and pepper markets remained largely unchanged. Gold prices declined across the board, durian prices eased in several growing regions, and live hog prices continued to diverge between northern and southern Vietnam.

  Industry and construction: main drivers of 8.18% GDP growth (Monday, July 13,2026)

According to the report on the socio-economic situation in the second quarter and first six months of 2026 by the General Statistics Office on July 3rd, the gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2026 achieved a fairly high growth rate, with an estimated growth rate of 8.39% compared to the same period last year.

  12 imported groups of items must undergo customs procedures at border gates (Monday, July 13,2026)

From August 14th, 2026, 12 groups of imported goods such as wine, beer, automobiles, gasoline, etc., will be required to undergo customs procedures at the import border gate.

  Rice export in the first half of 2026: maintaining growth (Friday, July 10,2026)

In the first half of 2026, rice exports are expected to continue increasing in volume. Rice industry is focusing on reducing emissions and increasing value to maintain its competitive advantage.

  Textile and garment industry achieves approximately US$10 billion trade surplus in the first six months of 2026 (Friday, July 10,2026)

In the first six months of 2026, textile and garment industry achieved a trade surplus of approximately US$10 billion. The United States and EU remain the two largest markets, maintaining the industry's export growth rate.

  Opportunities for agricultural products, textiles and electronics to increase exports to South America (Friday, July 10,2026)

The wave of investment in upgrading logistics infrastructure throughout South America is a positive springboard supporting Vietnamese businesses in realizing their goal of expanding export market share to Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and neighboring countries in the coming years.

  List of products and goods with medium and high risk levels issued (Friday, July 10,2026)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a List of goods with quality risks, which will be applied from July 1, 2026.

  Coffee industry shifts direction: focusing on value over quantity (Thursday, July 9,2026)

Coffee export face downward price pressure and increased competition, forcing businesses to shift strongly towards sustainable development and traceability to maintain market share.

  Fruit and vegetable exports reached US$3.65 billion in first half of 2026 (Thursday, July 9,2026)

Fruit and vegetable exports in the first six months of 2026 reached approximately US$3.65 billion, an increase of 17.8%, but businesses must meet higher standards to maintain their key export markets.

  Nearly 2.4 billion USD worth of rice exported (Thursday, July 9,2026)

Vietnam’s rice exports were estimated to continue increasing in volume in the first half of 2026. Rice industry is focusing on reducing emissions and increasing value to maintain its competitive advantage.