Rice exports drop following falling demand
HCM CITY (VNS)- Rice exports are set to fall by around 15 per cent this year to 6.6 million tonnes after demand plunged in Southeast Asia, the general secretary of the Huynh Minh Hue told a seminar in He blamed the situation on the fall in demand in some traditional markets in the second half of the year. But an increase in exports via border trade with Next year, exports are expected to run into difficulties because of lower prices for Thai rice and stiff competition from some other major suppliers in He said with supply exceeding demand, rice prices could continue to fall for some time. It has competitive advantages in export of fragrant and high-quality white rice to Africa and a geographical advantage in supplying the product to Despite falling demand in With competitive prices and freshly harvested grains, In light of the likely hurdles, the VFA has forecast rice exports next year to remain unchanged at this year's figure of 6.5-7 million tonnes. It has suggested measures to boost exports, including strengthening trade promotions in new markets, developing high-quality seedlings, and growing the varieties that are in demand in the market. Setting new quality standards for and strengthening quality checks of exports are required to safeguard the country's prestige, it said. At the meeting, the VFA and 13 provinces signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation in rice production and consumption. Pham Van Du, deputy head of the Department of Crop Production, said areas would be identified for growing high-quality rice for exports under the MoU. They would be 500-1,000ha each, he said. The association, on behalf of exporters and in conjunction with the Department of Crop Production, will advise farmers on what varieties of rice to grow in each region, buy their crops at market prices, revamp the rice trading system, and develop brands for the grains. Initially, 13 areas will be identified in the Cuu Long ( |
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