Rice exports hit a new record, surpassing $5 billion
According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, with 293,484 tons of rice exported in the first half of November 2024, the total rice export volume of the country from the beginning of the year to November 15, 2024 reached 8.05 million tons, worth $5.05 billion... In terms of export markets, the Philippines is currently the largest importer of Vietnamese rice in the first 10 months of 2024, accounting for 46.93% of the total volume and 46.05% of the total rice export value of the country. Indonesia is ranked second and Malaysia is ranked third with 674,735 tons. Although it has set a record of over $5 billion in exports, Vietnam's rice imports have increased sharply by 73% compared to the same period last year, making Vietnam the world's third largest rice importer, after the Philippines and Indonesia.
Source: Chương Phượng.
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