
Mekong Delta paddy and rice prices were largely unchanged on November 9, while Vietnam’s export quotations also held steady. The FAO’s global rice price index rose 1.6% in October from September and 14.1% year on year, reaching its highest level since February 2025; Indica, Japonica and glutinous rice prices increased.
The global index gains reflect firm import demand and tight or slower-arriving supplies in some Asian markets, supporting export prices. Vietnam’s prices remain constrained in part by unresolved Philippine import-permit issues.
After 88 past bullish report events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and +2.5% over 20.
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