HANOI: Vietnam exported about 4.5 million tonnes of rice in the first five months of 2026, generating US$2.09 billion in revenue, local daily VnEconomy reported Monday (June 15), citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
The export volume rose 6.6 per cent year on year, while export revenue fell 3.6 per cent from the same period last year, according to the report.
The Philippines remained Vietnam's largest rice export market during the period, accounting for 46.9 per cent of total rice shipments.
China ranked second among Vietnam's rice export destinations, with a market share of 17.8 per cent. - Xinhua
