Rice export prices in India and Vietnam have moved higher amid strengthening global demand and renewed buying activity from major importing countries, according to market traders and industry sources.
Export rates for Indian parboiled and white rice increased during the past week as buyers from Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East stepped up purchases to secure supplies. Improved demand, coupled with expectations of tighter availability in some exporting regions, supported price gains in the market.
Vietnamese rice export prices also witnessed an upward trend, driven by stronger orders from Asian buyers and concerns over weather-related supply conditions in certain producing countries. Traders said steady demand and rising freight costs contributed to the increase in quotations.
India remains the world’s largest rice exporter, supplying both basmati and non-basmati varieties to more than 100 countries. Vietnam is also a major global supplier, particularly in Asian and African markets. Market participants noted that recent price movements reflect improving sentiment in the international rice trade after a period of softer demand earlier this year.
Analysts said global rice markets are being influenced by multiple factors, including weather patterns, currency fluctuations, shipping costs, and government trade policies. Continued buying interest from import-dependent nations is expected to keep export prices firm in the near term.
The rise in export prices could support earnings for rice exporters and farmers in both countries, although higher prices may also increase import costs for several food-dependent economies.